The South African batsman, who has been on the books of Knights in the first-class competition in his native country, calls time on a career which has brought him 3,342 runs and six centuries at an average of 36.32
South African batsman David Miller is to focus on white-ball cricket
David Miller has retired from red-ball cricket to focus on the limited-overs game.
The South African batsman, who has been on the books of Knights in the first-class competition in his native country, calls time on a career which has brought him 3,342 runs and six centuries at an average of 36.32.
Miller, who never played a Test match for the Proteas, has made the decision with the World Cup due to take place in England next year.
"It was a tough decision to make," Miller said. "I have always loved playing red-ball cricket but I have decided that I would, in future, like to concentrate on white-ball cricket to make sure that I am in a position to give myself the best opportunity to play for the Proteas in the format that I love.
"This is an important decision for me, especially with the World Cup looming next year. I will also be available to play for the Dolphins in all limited-overs competitions and will give it my all to help them win trophies this season."
"It is disappointing to lose David from our pool of potential Test players," Cricket South Africa chief executive Thabang Moroe said.
"At the age of 29 he still has many years of good cricket left in him in all formats but at the same time we have to understand that he wants to throw his full weight into helping the Proteas to win the ICC World Cup.
"He has time on his hands to resume his first-class career in due course and I sincerely hope that we have not seen the last of him in red-ball cricket where he has shown his undeniable talents in the past."
Welcome to www.thecricketer.com - the online home of the world’s oldest cricket magazine. Breaking news, interviews, opinion and cricket goodness from every corner of our beautiful sport, from village green to national arena.