Dwayne Smith retires from first-class cricket

(Barbados Nation) Dwayne Smith was wielding a different sword yesterday.

Instead of his customary big bat, Barbados’ most swashbuckling batsman was working on his golf game.

Dwayne Smith has retired from first-class cricket after 13 seasons playing for Barbados. (FP)
Dwayne Smith has retired from first-class cricket after 13 seasons playing for Barbados. (FP)

Smith will have much more time to work on his putting and driving now after retiring from first-class cricket yesterday, a few days after leading Barbados Pride to two consecutive victories in the West Indies Cricket Board’s inaugural Professional Cricket League (PCL).

“It’s sad to leave but I guess it’s time to give the youngsters a chance to prove themselves,” the 31-year-old posted on his Instagram account yesterday.

“It was a pleasure to play for my country Barbados in first-class cricket but all good things come to an end,” the athletic all-rounder added.