The England and Somerset pace bowler, Andrew Caddick, today (Friday) announced his retirement from one-day international cricket.



The 34-year-old, who led England's bowling attack in the World Cup in South Africa, intends to continue his Test career but will no longer be available for the England one-day side.



He said: "This is a decision that I have been considering for a while and after talking to Duncan Fletcher earlier this week, I feel that now is the right time for me to retire from the one-day international arena.



"Playing for England in the World Cup in South Africa was a high point in my career, but I will not be around for the next one and my stepping down will create an opportunity for a younger bowler to cement his place in the one-day side.



"I still feel that I have plenty to give to the Test side but there is a lot of international cricket to be played this summer and I will need to sit down at the end of the season and review the position before I make any further decisions about my international career."



Somerset's Chief Executive, Peter Anderson said: "Somerset will back any decision Andy makes. He has been a fantastic cricketer for England and still has a lot to offer in Test Match cricket. Somerset will obviously benefit from his decision and I am sure that Andy would wish to add to his already impressive figures for Somerset before he retires from the game fully."