- Brad Wheal announces retirement at 30 Scotland and Hampshire seamer succumbs to spate of injuries after decade-long career The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after Pat Cummins sacking The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after Pat Cummins sacking, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023, i think there is room for improvement here,” said substitute Towhid Hridoy after Bangladesh were eliminated from the UAE ODI tri-series. Rashid Khan took four wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 160, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, tri-series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting six to win the game on the penultimate ball, with Janith Liyanage celebrating with teammates, after hitting a six off the penultimate ball to win the game, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 India A will play a four-match three-match series alongside the Indian senior team’s white-ball games against New Zealand, Shikhar Mohan scores a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25. 2025 SA vs Aus 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings Australia must seriously consider changing their batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith was run out by removing Kagiso Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 Brad Wheal hit his second ball to dismiss David Warner, Australia vs Scotland, T20 World Cup 2024, Gros Islet, June 15, 2024 Scotland and Hampshire seam bowler Brad Wheal has retired from professional cricket after a series of injuries announced.
- Wheal, 30, made his Scotland debut against Hong Kong in 2016 and has peared in 44 international ODI and T20I cricket matches, most recently in the T20 World Cup in India this year.
- He made his professional debut for Hampshire in 2015 and has played a total of 131 games across all county formats, including two trophy-winning campaigns, the Royal London One Day Cup in 2018 and the Vitality Blast in 2022.
Brad Wheal announces retirement at 30 Scotland and Hampshire seamer succumbs to spate of injuries after decade-long career The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after Pat Cummins sacking The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after Pat Cummins sacking, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023, i think there is room for improvement here,” said substitute Towhid Hridoy after Bangladesh were eliminated from the UAE ODI tri-series. Rashid Khan took four wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 160, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, tri-series, Sharjah, October 21, 2026. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting six to win the game on the penultimate ball, with Janith Liyanage celebrating with teammates, after hitting a six off the penultimate ball to win the game, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 India A will play a four-match three-match series alongside the Indian senior team’s white-ball games against New Zealand, Shikhar Mohan scores a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25. 2025 SA vs Aus 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings Australia must seriously consider changing their batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith was run out by removing Kagiso Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 Brad Wheal hit his second ball to dismiss David Warner, Australia vs Scotland, T20 World Cup 2024, Gros Islet, June 15, 2024 Scotland and Hampshire seam bowler Brad Wheal has retired from professional cricket after a series of injuries announced.
Wheal, 30, made his Scotland debut against Hong Kong in 2016 and has peared in 44 international ODI and T20I cricket matches, most recently in the T20 World Cup in India this year. He made his professional debut for Hampshire in 2015 and has played a total of 131 games across all county formats, including two trophy-winning campaigns, the Royal London One Day Cup in 2018 and the Vitality Blast in 2022. Wheal’s best first-class performance came with 6 for 51 for Hampshire against Nottinghamshire in 2016 and 5 for 47 against Lancashire in the 2023 One-Day Cup.
However, in his only first-team pearance of the season, he gave up a wicket and admitted his playing time had run out. “I enjoyed my time at Hampshire and representing Scotland as a professional cricketer, but unfortunately recurring injuries forced me to retire and I made the decision to retire from cricket,” Wheal said. “It wasn’t an easy decision, but I’m hpy with it.
I have had four stress fractures in my back and recently had knee surgery. At some point my body could no longer cope with the demands of fast bowling. “It has always meant a lot to me and my family to be able to play for Scotland and I will always be incredibly proud of that.” The highlights of Wheal’s career were his pearances in four T20 World Cups, starting with the United Arab Emirates in 2022 and continuing through three games at the event in 2026, including a hard-fought defeat against England in Kolkata. Brad Wheal took the key wickets of Keaton Jennings and Dane Vilas, Lancashire v Hampshire, Metro Bank Cup, Old Trafford, August 15, 2023. “I have been fortunate enough to represent Scotland at four World Cups and have had some incredible experiences along the way,” he said.
“I’ve made some lifelong friends and shared a dressing-room with some great people, and those are the things I’ll probably miss the most. “I am incredibly grateful to all of my teammates, coaches and support staff that I have worked with over the years. I would also like to thank all Scottish fans for their support over the years, especially those who have traveled around the world to support us.
It was always very important to have them behind us. “It is a big part of my career and something I will always remember fondly. I will definitely follow the boys closely and support them from afar. » Steve Snell, Cricket Scotland Head of Performance, said: “Brad has made a significant contribution to Scottish cricket over the last decade and has played an important role in the progression of Cricket Scotland on the international stage.”
“Brad can look back on his international career with great pride. He has played his part at some important moments for Scottish cricket and I would like to thank him for his contribution and commitment over the years. We wish him every success in the next phase of his life.” Giles White, Hampshire’s director of cricket, said: “Brad has been a great servant to the club over the last decade and we are incredibly sad that injury has cut short his career.”
A reliable performer across all formats, he played a major role in helping us win a number of one-day trophies, push us to the top of the Championship and represent Scotland at World Cups. “He was a hugely popular member of the team and leaves behind many friends and memories at the club. We wish Brad all the best for the future and look forward to welcoming him back to the Utilita Bowl as he begins the next journey of his life.”
