5 things which happened to England cricket since Gareth Batty last played a match

#4 Graeme Swann played 60 tests and retired

Swann was at the helm of England’s success from 2008-13

One of England’s most successful off-spinners of all time made his Test debut in 2008 and retired after 5 years.

Swann had made his international debut in 2000 in an ODI against South Africa but was made to wait 8 years to cement his place in the team. He took 255 wickets in 60 test matches at an average of 29.

In December 2009 he became the first English cricketer to take 50 wickets in a calendar year. He also rose to No 3 in the world rankings in that year. He was named as ECB Cricketer of the Year in 2010 and was part of the English team which became the world no. 1 in 2011.

He prematurely retired in 2013 despite being on top of his game.