Owen Parkin retires from county cricket

Owen Parkin, who made his debut for Glamorgan in 1994, has decided to retire from First Class Cricket at the end of the current season.

Chief Executive Mike Fatkin said :

`It's never an easy decision for a professional sportsperson to take, but the make-up of the Glamorgan side of late has limited Owen's opportunities and I fully understand his reasons for looking to secure his future away from cricket. After eleven years at the Club, he's become a highly respected and popular member of staff and he'll be greatly missed.'

A right-arm medium-fast swing bowler, Owen was a regular in the First Team's one-day side in recent years, helping to take the team to a Benson & Hedges Cup Final at Lord's in 2000 and featuring in the National Cricket League side which lifted the title in 2002.

Of his retirement, Owen said :

`I'll be very sad to leave Glamorgan and my team-mates, but I have to be realistic and start making provision for a future for my young family. I've enjoyed every moment of my time with the Club and am grateful for the opportunities I've been given. I leave with some very happy memories'.

Owen will play for Papatoetoe Cricket Club in New Zealand during the winter.