Ollie Sale: "I didn't want to admit defeat; I guess I still haven't – retirement just became the right decision"

NICK FRIEND – INTERVIEW: The former Somerset and Northants bowler retired in November after just 13 appearances in 10 years, beset by serious injuries throughout but resilient enough to keep coming back until his body finally defeated his ambition

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