Vikram Solanki calls time on cricket
Wolverhampton's former England star Vikram Solanki has announced his retirement from cricket.
The 39-year-old played in 51 one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals for England between 2000 and 2007.
The ex-Wolverhampton CC, Worcestershire and Surrey batsman said: "The realisation that my playing days are coming to an end is naturally difficult to come to terms with.
"The decision to retire is one that I have had some time to think about. I have been very fortunate to have played for two wonderful clubs.
"That's as well as for England, and would like to thank everyone that has played a part in my career for their help and support over the years."
Solanki scored over 18,000 first-class runs and added 11,000 in List A cricket during his career.
He came to Wolverhampton from India aged eight with his family and went to Regis School, in Tettenhall.
Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart said: " I would like to thank Vik for the massive contribution he has made and the positive impact he has had on everyone throughout his time here."
"On a personal note I would like to congratulate him on an outstanding career and wish him all the very best in whatever may follow.
"He has set very high standards throughout his time in the game, is a model professional and should be immensely proud of everything he has achieved."
