Scotland pacer Brad Wheal retires from cricket
Scotland fast bowler Brad Wheal has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 30.
Scotland fast bowler Brad Wheal retired from cricket, citing recurring injuries as the reason behind his decision.
The 30-year-old made his international debut against Hong Kong in 2016 and went on to represent Scotland 18 times in ODIs, scalping 27 wickets, in addition to representing them 26 times in T20Is, getting 24 dismissals to his name.
Keemo Paul's stumps are sent flying by Brad Wheal
The right-arm pacer featured in four ICC Men’s T20 World Cups, including the 2026 edition in India, and was part of Scotland sides that recorded memorable victories against Bangladesh in 2021 and the West Indies in 2022.
Wheal sent out an emotional message following his decision to call time on his career at a ripe age of 30.
“I’ve loved my time at Hampshire and representing Scotland as a professional cricketer, but unfortunately, recurring injuries have forced my hand, and I’ve made the decision to retire from playing cricket.
“It’s not been an easy decision, but one I am at peace with. I’ve had four stress fractures in my back and recently had surgery on my knee, and ultimately my body can’t cope with the demands of fast bowling anymore.
“It has always meant a lot to me and my family to have had the opportunity to play for Scotland, and it’s something I’ll always be incredibly proud of.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to represent Scotland at four World Cups and have had some incredible experiences along the way. I’ve made some lifelong friends and shared a dressing room with some great people, and those are the things I’ll probably miss the most.
“I’m incredibly thankful to all my teammates, coaches and support staff who I’ve worked with over the years. I’d also like to thank all the Scotland fans for their support over the years, particularly those who’ve travelled around the world to support us. It’s always meant a lot having them behind us.
“It’s been a huge part of my career and something I’ll always look back on with really fond memories. I’ll certainly be following the boys closely and supporting them from afar.”