Former Australian Test opener Phil Jaques is retiring from domestic first class cricket at the end of the summer to join English side Yorkshire on a British passport.
The 32-year-old played 11 Tests and boasted an impressive record, before a back injury hampered his bid to establish himself at the international level.
Jaques scored three hundreds and 902 runs at 47.47 in his brief time in the Australian team.
For NSW, the Wollongong product debuted back in 2000/01 and has played 77 first class matches to date, amassing 5659 runs at an average of 41.30 with 14 centuries.
His one-day record for the Blues is also impressive, having scored 2340 runs at an average of 39.66 in 66 matches.
Cricket NSW chief executive David Gilbert paid tribute to Jaques’ career.
“Phil has made an outstanding contribution to the NSW team over the past decade and we wish him all the best as he continues his playing career with Yorkshire in the English County Competition,” Gilbert said.
Jaques said he was sad to be leaving Australian cricket, but had made the decision for family reasons.
“I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my career. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time playing cricket for NSW and Australia and have always considered it a privilege,” he said.
“I have also made plenty of great friends along the way. I hope to remain involved with Cricket NSW in some capacity in the future. My 11 years playing for NSW have helped me to grow as a player and person and I appreciate all of the support I have received over the years.
“I walk away with no regrets knowing that I have given 100 per cent every time I have walked onto the ground and I will continue to do this until the end of the season.”
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