David Willey has said he was upset and angry over missing out on a new central contract with England, adding that it made his decision to retire 'a lot easier'.
David Willey has said he was upset and angry over missing out on a new central contract with England, adding that it made his decision to retire from international cricket at the end of the World Cup 'a lot easier'. After missing out on a spot at the 2019 World Cup, which England went on to win, Willey battled hard to regain a place in the side for the 2023 tournament in India.
'That game against India, in front of a full crowd, in a World Cup: I walked out to bat, there was a strobe light show going on and, as I walked down the steps, I thought 'I'm done'.'' Being overlooked for a new central contract...'Upset, angry, disappointed. I think that, for me, made my decision a lot easier. 'These conversations around contracts all happened before we came out . I knew I was the only one that didn't have one. 'It was difficult.
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