Jeroen Smits Announced Retirement from International Cricket

Netherlands' 37-year-old captain Jeroen Smits has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Jerone is an old-style wicketkeeper who could bat a little. He was one of the most dependable members of the 2003 and 2007 World Cup side. In a career which started in 1992, he made 140 appearances for his national side including 38 full ODIs.

He admitted that with 18 months before the next World Cup, he wanted to give his replacement a chance to find his feet.he said, “ It's better that I make room for a new captain and a new keeper, and that the team gets a chance to adjust as it prepares for that challenge.”