Joining Surrey the 'best decision' - Nel
Andre Nel has said that his decision to retire from international cricket to join Surrey as a Kolpak player was the "best decision" for his family and career
Cricinfo staff
14-Apr-2009
Andre Nel: "You could see from the way South Africa were thinking that I wasn't going to get a chance" • Getty Images
Former South African fast bowler Andre Nel has said that his decision to retire from international cricket to join Surrey as a Kolpak player was the "best decision" for his family and career.
"You could see from the way South Africa were thinking that I wasn't going to get a chance," Nel told BBC London 94.9. "You can't sit around wanting to play for your country. This is the best decision for my family and career.
"It was a big decision to make to retire from international cricket but it's probably the right time for me to move on and start somewhere else," he said. "I can't wait to get started now."
Nel, 31, played his final Test match against England at The Oval last August and finished with 123 wickets at 31.86. He had previous county stints with Northamptonshire and Essex.