Wheal, 30, made his Scotland debut in opposition to Hong Kong in 2016, and went on to characteristic in 44 worldwide matches throughout ODI and T20I cricket, most not too long ago on the T20 World Cup in India this 12 months.
He made his skilled debut for Hampshire in 2015, and performed in a complete of 131 matches throughout codecs for the county, together with two trophy-winning campaigns, the Royal London One Day Cup in 2018, and the Vitality Blast in 2022.
Wheal claimed his greatest first-class figures of 6 for 51 for Hampshire in opposition to Nottinghamshire in 2016, and took 5 for 47 in opposition to Lancashire within the One-Day Cup in 2023. Nonetheless, he went wicketless in his solely first-team look within the season simply gone, and acknowledged that his time within the recreation was up.
“I’ve beloved my time at Hampshire and representing Scotland as knowledgeable cricketer, however sadly, recurring accidents have compelled my hand, and I’ve made the choice to retire from enjoying cricket,” Wheal mentioned.
“It isn’t been a simple choice, however one I’m at peace with. I’ve had 4 stress fractures in my again and not too long ago had surgical procedure on my knee, and in the end my physique cannot address the calls for of quick bowling anymore.
“It has all the time meant lots to me and my household to have had the chance to play for Scotland, and it is one thing I will all the time be extremely happy with.”
The highlights of Wheal’s profession got here in his appearances at 4 T20 World Cups, beginning within the UAE in 2022, and culminating in three matches within the 2026 occasion, together with a hard-fought loss to England in Kolkata.
“I have been lucky sufficient to signify Scotland at 4 World Cups and have had some unbelievable experiences alongside the best way,” he mentioned. “I’ve made some lifelong pals and shared a dressing-room with some nice folks, and people are the issues I will most likely miss essentially the most.
“I am extremely grateful to all my teammates, coaches and help workers who I’ve labored with through the years. I might additionally wish to thank all of the Scotland followers for his or her help through the years, significantly those that’ve travelled all over the world to help us. It is all the time meant lots having them behind us.
“It has been an enormous a part of my profession and one thing I will all the time look again on with actually fond reminiscences. I will actually be following the boys carefully and supporting them from afar.”
Steve Snell, Cricket Scotland Head of Efficiency, mentioned: “Brad has made a major contribution to Scottish cricket over the previous decade and has been an necessary a part of Cricket Scotland’s progress on the worldwide stage.
“Brad can look again on his worldwide profession with appreciable satisfaction. He has performed his half in some important moments for Scottish cricket, and I might wish to thank him for his contribution and dedication through the years. We want him each success within the subsequent chapter of his life.”
Giles White, Hampshire’s director of cricket, mentioned: “Brad has been a terrific servant to the membership over the past decade, and we’re extremely unhappy that harm has minimize his profession brief. A dependable performer throughout all codecs, he performed an necessary half in serving to us win various one-day trophies and problem on the prime of the Championship, in addition to representing Scotland at World Cups.
“He’s a massively widespread member of the squad and leaves behind many pals and reminiscences on the membership. We want Brad all the perfect for the long run and stay up for welcoming him again to the Utilita Bowl as he begins the subsequent chapter of his life.”