Middlesex wicketkeeper Jack Davies retires from cricket at 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Middlesex wicketkeeper Jack Davies has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 26. He made his first-class debut in 2020 during the Bob Willis Trophy and became Middlesex's regular wicketkeeper following John Simpson's departure. In his career, Davies played over 100 matches for the club, scoring more than 2,000 runs and achieving 88 dismissals. He plans to run 24 marathons in 24 days to raise funds for charity starting September 3.
- •Davies retires at age 26 after over 100 matches
- •Made first-class debut in 2020
- •Scored more than 2,000 runs for Middlesex
- •Contributed 88 dismissals as a wicketkeeper
- •Planning 24 marathons in 24 days for charity
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — Middlesex wicketkeeper Davies retires aged 26
"Middlesex wicketkeeper Jack Davies, 26, retires from professional cricket after playing more than 100 times for the club.
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