John Turner announces retirement from cricket at age 25
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026

John Turner has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 25 due to back stress fractures. The English quick bowler, who earned four caps for the national team, has made this decision following ongoing struggle with injuries. Turner's exit from the sport adds to the list of young players forced to leave the game early due to physical ailments. The cricket community will reflect on his potential and achievements as he steps away from the game.
- •Turner has four international caps for England.
- •He retires due to chronic back stress fractures.
- •The announcement was made on August 6, 2026.
- •Injuries have sidelined several young cricketers recently.
- 1:55 PMESPNcricinfo — John Turner, 25, announces shock retirement after back injuries
"Four-cap England quick moves on from the game due to back stress fractuires
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