Doherty calls time on cricket career

Tasmanian cricketer Xavier Doherty has announced his retirement after a career that included four Test matches and 57 one-day internationals for Australia.

Former Australian Test spin bowler Xavier Doherty has announced his retirement from first-class and one-day cricket.

The 34-year-old made the announcement on Wednesday as he was omitted from Tasmania's Sheffield Shield side for the last round of the season.

"Receiving my cap for Tasmania as a young 19-year-old was pretty special and to go on to be called up for Australia in 2010 and claim that baggy green was a surreal feeling," Doherty said of his career that included four Tests and 57 ODIs.