Frost announces retirement

Tony Frost, the Warwickshire wicketkeeper, has announced he will retire at the end of the season. He made his first-class debut in 1997 and spent the first part of his career as understudy to Keith Piper.

Frost, 30, enjoyed an impressive first half to the 2006 season with a run of three half-centuries in three matches against Kent, Durham and Lancashire; his 96 against Durham turned into a match-winning innings. However, he has been struggling with injury over the last few weeks and his place has been taken by Tim Ambrose.

Frost said: "There comes a time when you have to listen to what your body is telling you. I have had a fantastic career at Warwickshire and played with some of the great players. I am keen to stay involved in cricket and am delighted that the club is willing to assist me in developing both my coaching and groundsmanship skills going forward".

Mark Greatbatch, Warwickshire's director of cricket added: "Frosty has done exceptionally well this season, performing under pressure when we most needed him. Everyone at the club wishes to thank him for his career - long dedication to the Bears and would join me in wishing him well for the future".

Frost's first-class record stands at 3178 runs from 92 matches at an average of 28.12. He has a career-best of 135 not out and claimed 225 catches and 16 stumpings.