Ed Joyce retires from county cricket to focus on Ireland duty

"With the prospect of Test cricket and full membership potentially on the horizon, it's an exciting time for Irish cricket and I want to play my part."

Sussex batsman Ed Joyce has retired from county cricket in order to concentrate on playing for Ireland.

The 38-year-old left-hander was awarded a category A player contract by Cricket Ireland in December and the former Sussex captain has decided to call time on his county career.