Yorkshire Academy wicketkeeper Barney Gibson has decided to leave the club with immediate effect to pursue a career outside of cricket.
Gibson hit the headlines in April 2011 when, aged 15 years and 27 days, became the youngest cricketer to play a first-class match in England.
The 19-year-old said: “This was a difficult decision to make. I would like to thank the players and staff at Yorkshire for their support.
.@BarneyGibson has left #YCCC with immediate effect. We wish him well for the future. http://t.co/lx6Gqcd9ixpic.twitter.com/aQpgN9rASg
— Yorkshire CCC (@Yorkshireccc) April 3, 2015
“I have been involved with the club since I was 11 and I feel that now is the right time for me to look at a career change.
“The support from my parents has been tremendous and I would like to thank Ralph Middlebrook at Pudsey Congs Cricket Club and England (Assistant) Coach Paul Farbrace, who I had close working relationships with.”
Yorkshire director of cricket development Ian Dews added: “Everyone at the club wishes Barney well. It is very much his decision. We hope that the next chapter in his life is very successful.”