Zimbabwean batsman Grant Flower has retired from match cricket for the second time to focus on his job as the country's batting coach, said a statement posted on the Zimbabwe Cricket website on Tuesday.
"I have drawn the line. There's enough talent coming through and I don't want to hold anyone back," said Flower, 40, who briefly rejoined the international side to play two one-day internationals against South Africa last year.
"I've had a good run and I've enjoyed it, but there is a transition from player to coach, and I think it's time to take it."
Flower, who initially retired from international cricket in 2004, featured in Zimbabwe's first Test side match against Pakistan in 1992 and hit a career-best 201 not out to win the match by an innings.
He played in 67 Tests and 221 One Day Internationals.
Flower became the first Zimbabwean to score a century in both innings of a Test match, scoring against New Zealand in 1997.
He spent most of his international career playing alongside his brother and wicketkeeper Andy, who since retiring in 2006, has forged a successful career in coaching in England.
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