Sport Dent so grateful for what cricket has given him in ‘16 memorable seasons’

GLOUCESTERSHIRE have announced that, after 16 years of service, opening batter Chris Dent has retired from professional cricket with immediate effect.

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Dent, a true Gloucestershire legend, represented the club in 356 matches, amassing more than 15,000 runs across all formats. His outstanding tally of 11,237 first-class runs places him 28th on the club's all-time list, cementing his status as one of Gloucestershire’s finest.

Upon the announcement of his retirement, Dent said: “After 16 memorable seasons playing professional cricket, I've decided that the time is right to step away from the game. It’s hard to put into words what cricket has given me, but I will always be truly grateful.

“I want to thank Gloucestershire CCC for giving me my opportunity 16 years ago. The support and faith you've shown me have been a huge part of any success I've had over the years.

“To the fans - your encouragement throughout my career has meant everything. What stands out most, especially over these last few difficult years, is the love and kindness you've shown me. That support helped me more than you'll ever know.