England fast bowler John Turner retires at 25

England pace bowler John Turner announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket at the age of 25. Born in South Africa, he qualified to play for England in 2024 and earned four international caps – two One‑Day Internationals and two T20 Internationals against the West Indies during the 2024 white‑ball tour.

Turner’s domestic career was with Hampshire County Cricket Club, where he took 97 wickets in 53 matches across formats. A series of injuries, most notably a stress fracture in his back that kept him out of competitive cricket since June 2025, led him to decide to step away. In a statement he said, “It was always my dream to play professional and international cricket… the stress fracture and my injury record made me think about my future both as a cricketer and away from the game.”

His contract with Hampshire had two years remaining, but the bowler chose to retire early, thanking the club for its support and looking forward to his next challenge.