Former EFL striker Jon Parkin has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 43.

Parkin made his name as a professional footballer, but has consistently played cricket.

But after scoring 133 not out for Darfield's second XI against Green Moor, the former forward has called it a day .

Parkin has become a very successful podcast host of Undr The Cosh, which sees Parkin, Chris 'Browny' Brown and Chris J Brown interview players and managers from the world of football.

But away from that, Parkin was a keen cricketer, before he decided to walk away.

And he's also considering packing in playing golf as well.

Speaking to the Barnsley Chronicle about his decision to walk away from cricket, he said: “I’m crap. I’ve not scored many runs, so I’ve thrown my teddy out of the cot and tha

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