Gloucestershire legend Smith to retire at end of Vitality Blast season.

Gloucestershire legend Tom Smith has announced he will retire at the end of the Vitality Blast season.

He was a winner of the Royal London One Day Cup in 2015 and is ranked second on the all-time leading T20 wicket-takers list for the Club.

He made his debut in the sport for Sussex back in 2006 and went onto play for Surrey and Middlesex as well.

It is over 12 years since he made his Gloucestershire debut against Australia ‘A’ in a Tourist match.

Thursday’s match against Sussex Sharks at Cheltenham College in the Vitality Blast will be Smith’s final home match as a Gloucestershire player.

In an open letter published on the club's website Smith said:

“It feels like the right time. Over the past few seasons, I’ve been fortunate to begin building a coaching career alongside playing, and I’m now ready to give that my full focus.

“To Gloucestershire, thank you for believing in me. These past 13 seasons have been incredibly special for both me and my family. From playing a part in the Club’s promotion to Division One to winning two white-ball trophies, they’ve been the best days I’ve had on a cricket field.”