New Zealand batter George Worker retires from cricket for job in investment firm

New Zealand cricketer George Worker has retired from professional cricket at the age of 34 to start a new career at an investment firm called Forsyth Barr.

Worker played 12 international matches for New Zealand, including 10 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and two T20 Internationals (T20Is). He also had a long career in domestic cricket, spanning over 17 years.

He was particularly successful in List A cricket, where he scored 6,721 runs at an average of 43.64 and a strike rate of 79.85 in 169 matches. His achievements include 18 centuries and 37 half-centuries.

In a statement, Worker shared his thoughts on retiring from cricket and moving on to a new chapter in his life. “After a rewarding 17 years in professional cricket, I am announcing my retirement. This decision marks the end of an amazing part of my life and the start of a new adventure.

“As I end this chapter, I am excited to begin the next phase of my life with Forsyth Barr, who have given me a great opportunity,” Worker said. “I look forward to bringing the same passion and commitment to my new role.”

In addition to being a strong batsman in List A cricket, Worker also contributed as a part-time spinner, taking 58 first-class, 60 List A, and 42 T20 wickets.

Worker’s international career was brief, lasting from 2015 to 2018. He made his T20I debut in Harare against Zimbabwe, where he earned the Player of the Match award. In his 10 ODIs, he scored three half-centuries in his first six matches, but he only played four more games after that.