Australian Pacer James Pattinson Retires From Test cricket ahead of Ashes 2021-22

James Pattinson was one of the Finest pacers from Australia. A strong fast bowler who hits the bat hard, James Pattinson was one of the most exciting prospects in Australian cricket when he burst into Test cricket with five-wicket hauls in his first two matches in 2011 but it has been a stop-start career due to a series of back injuries.

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In the Early Days he showed his Real Potential In 2009-2010 he Swung the ball Impressively 6 for 48 were the best figures by a Victorian in a domestic one-day game.

Australian Pacer James Pattinson Retires From Test cricket ahead of Ashes 2021-2022

The Australian Pacer after his match-winning performances in the Domestic Cricket was being called up by the National Team. Hid Debut match was Against Bangladesh the pacer never left where he came from and bagged a Five Wicket Haul on his Debut and Impressed everyone with the way he swung the ball, was a very good sign for the Future of Australia Cricket.

It was a Shocking decision the Australian fans were astonished by the decision of Retirement. The main reason behind his retirement was his continuous Injuries. He was not able to play regularly.  But he would play just 17 Tests in five years, continuing to break down with repeat stress fractures in the lower back.

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In late 2017 it got to the point where Pattinson required the same lower spine surgery that New Zealand quick Shane Bond had to try and extend his career. He returned to the game in 2018-19 and had a superb summer for Victoria which eventually led to a place in the 2019 Ashes squad.

He would only get a Chance where the lead pace attack of Australia was not available or injured. Due to this, the Pacer lost his Motivation to get up and play.

Regular Injuries became Stepping Stone to his Success

In a Recent Interview on him being asked about stepping down from the national team and enjoying Domestic games the pacer replied, ‘The hardest part as you get older is that you want to try and enjoy your cricket as well. You put all your attention into playing cricket for Australia and at some stage, that finishes,”

As he Showed his Unavailability in the Upcoming ashes there are chances of other pacers like Michael Neser, Sean Abbott, Steketee getting a call up from the National Team.