Surrey seamer Tim Linley retires from first-class cricket

Surrey seamer Tim Linley has been forced to retire from first-class cricket due to a knee injury.

The 33-year-old took 200 first-class wickets during a 64-match career which also saw him turn out for Sussex.

Linley is the third Surrey cricketer to bring the curtain down on their career in recent weeks following the retirements of Chris Tremlett and Vikram Solanki.

"I feel fortunate I have been able to lead the life that I always dreamed about as a kid," Linley said.

"I would like to say a big thank you to the members who have offered me so much support and encouragement during my time at Surrey.

"People have always come over and talked to me to offer words of encouragement. I have really appreciated that aspect of my career.

"I also hope that I have contributed to the club as a whole. I have tried to make as big a contribution to Surrey off the field as I have done on it."

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Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart said: "On behalf of everyone at Surrey CCC I would like to thank Linners for everything he has brought to the club both on and off the field.

"It is always disappointing when a career is cruelly cut short through injury but he should be very proud of his career achievements and I know with his passion and knowledge of the game will be an asset in his work with our academy."