Keith Barker retires from cricket due to injury

Warwickshire all-rounder Keith Barker has announced his retirement from professional cricket effective immediately due to an ongoing knee injury. The 39-year-old has struggled for fitness since rejoining Warwickshire this season, playing only two first-team matches. Barker had a distinguished career, taking 544 wickets and scoring 5,554 runs in first-class cricket, including a memorable County Championship victory in 2012. He expressed a deep connection to Warwickshire, where he began and ended his career, stating that it was a difficult decision but ultimately necessary for his health.

• 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Injury forces all-rounder Barker to retire