Keith Barker

Keith Barker has called time on a distinguished first-class career after a knee injury proved too much to overcome, ending his second stint at Warwickshire almost as soon as it began.

Keith Barker marked his return to Edgbaston with a match-winning 4-29 as Warwickshire defeated Essex by 41 runs in a dramatic finale.

Keith Barker marked his Warwickshire return with match-winning figures of 4-29 as the Bears secured a thrilling 41-run victory over Essex at Edgbaston.