England and Kent legend Rob Key retires from cricket

ByPA Sport

Updated 18/04/2016 at 16:33 GMT+1

Former England batsman Rob Key has announced his retirement from professional cricket.

Rob Key of Kent

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Key, 36, won 15 Test caps and five in one-day internationals between 2002 and 2005.

The Kent opener scored almost 20,000 first-class runs in 299 matches.

His decision to retire was announced on Monday on his county's official website.

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The statement read: "The club and I have come to a mutual agreement, after a long and enjoyable career, to call it a day.

"It's time for the younger players to have their chance, and it doesn't feel right for me to stand in their way any more."

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