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Ireland legspinner Ben White retires aged 28

Ireland legspinner Ben White has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 28, according to ESPN and ESPNcricinfo. White was one of the few specialist legspinners in Irish cricket and represented his country in international competition. The early age of his departure has drawn attention, as retirement in the late twenties is unusual for a professional cricketer still in what are typically peak years.

Why now: The surprise of a 28-year-old international cricketer retiring early has prompted widespread coverage.

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• Ireland legspinner Ben White retires aged 28 · ESPN
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