England pacer with 500-plus wickets ends career, citing mental health

English fast bowler Craig Miles has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 32, saying he needs to step away to protect his mental health.Miles, who last played in June during the Vitality Blast, finishes a 15-year career with more than 500 wickets across formats.In an open letter published by Gloucestershire, Miles explained that his recent struggles with cricket had become too difficult to manage."It’s with sadness, but also with huge pride, that I can announce my retirement from professional cricket. Although this has by no means been an easy decision, given the struggles I've experienced with the game in recent times, I've made this call in order to prioritise my mental well-being."My recent time away from the game has given me the opportunity to reflect and understand myself better, as well as my relationship with cricket.