Sussex all-rounder Rory Hamilton-Brown has retired after admitting defeat to a wrist injury.

The 27-year-old was sidelined for much of last summer and underwent surgery.

But he admits he has no option but to call it quits after the injury failed to heal as required.

Hamilton-Brown had two spells with Sussex either side of a stint as Surrey captain.

He said in a statement: “It is with regret that I am having to retire from cricket. I would like to thank my family for their care and support over the course of my career.

“I would also like to thank both Sussex and Surrey for giving me the chance to have the best job in the world for ten years and all the coaches and staff that I have worked with along the way.

“It has been a privilege to play with and against some fantastic players and people all over the world. I will leave the game with a heavy heart but take with me many amazing memories and friends for life.”