Derbyshire’s Tom Poynton has retired from professional cricket, more than two years after being involved in a road accident in which his father Keith died.
Poynton, 26, has hung up his spikes on medical advice having had surgery following the crash in April 2014.
Despite returning to play for Derbyshire 12 months after the surgery, “significant deterioration” of his ankle has led to the wicketkeeper’s retirement.
Poynton, a former England Under-19 international who made 47 first-class appearances for Derbyshire, said: “It’s been a really difficult decision to retire from the game I love, but the medical diagnosis and advice means I know that it’s the right decision.
“I’m grateful to everyone in the Derbyshire cricket family and further afield who have helped me during my career, both on and off the field.
“I’ve loved playing for Derbyshire, a club I’ve been associated with for over 10 years, and I’m sad to leave.
“I now need to focus on the next stage of my life after cricket. There’s a few opportunities that I’m going to pursue and I’m excited about what lies ahead.”
