Former Australia batsman Greg Blewett has announced his retirement from first-class cricket at the age of 35.
He looked like a star in the making when he hit centuries in his first two Tests against England in 1995.
But a record of 2,552 runs in 46 Tests at an average of 34 did not do his talent full justice.
"I probably underachieved a little bit for Australia," said Blewett, who also had spells in English cricket with Notts, Kent, Yorkshire and Surrey.
"But at the same time, I was trying as hard as I could along the way - it's just the way things panned out."
Blewett will stay in state cricket with South Australia as the team's batting coach, but also plans to pursue a career as a TV analyst, having been part of the commentary team at the recent World Cup in the Caribbean.
"Greg has been an outstanding ambassador for cricket in South Australia and was a very valuable member of both the Redbacks and the Australian squads for more than 15 years.
"We certainly wish him well with his post-cricket career opportunities," said Mike Deare, chief executive of the South Australia Cricket Association.
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