South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has retired from international cricket following the eye injury he suffered against Somerset.
Boucher after being hit on his left eye [photo: Guardian]
The 35-year-old required three hours of surgery on his left eye and, after being released, it was first confirmed he would leave the tour.
But in a prepared statement read out by his Test captain Graeme Smith during lunch on day two of the tour match in Taunton, it was revealed the injury had forced Boucher to end his career.
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