Harmison may quit cricket
STEVE Harmison claims he
would probably retire from
cricket altogether if he felt the
chance to regain his England
place had gone.
The 29-year-old was dropped
after a poor first Test on
England's recent tour of New
Zealand and his desire to play
for his country was brought
into question.
However, he told the Mail on
Sunday: The prospect of
playing for England is what
drives me and if I felt my
chance of doing that was gone
the probability is I'd retire
from first-class cricket
altogether.
This is not an ultimatum or
me trying to impose conditions
on anyone.
But I am 29 now and if I felt
my England career was over I
would be tempted to say I want
to do something different with
my life.''
The Durham paceman has
taken 212 test wickets in 57
tests since making his debut in
2002.
He said he had spoken with
captain Michael Vaughan and
coach Peter Moores with both
men saying Harmison and
Hoggard were still in England's
plans.
"Playing for England is what
I strive for and I would find it
hard to face the prospect of
playing another four or five
years without that target,''
Harmison said.
"Everyone has a life
expectancy.''
He added: "After a terrible
year for me on the field, with
injuries, operations and so
little cricket it is ridiculous,
my aim is to bowl fast, take
wickets and give the selectors
something to think about.
"And I genuinely believe I
can. But I have to look
carefully at my future and how
things might work out from
here.
"No disrespect to Durham. I
can't stress enough how much I
love playing for my county, and
they have been fantastically
supportive throughout my
career.''
9:05am Monday 5th May 2008
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