Caddick played in 54 ODIs for England

Andrew Caddick has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket.

The England and Somerset fast bowler will continue to be available for Test matches.

But he has decided the recent World Cup was his last limited overs outing for the national team.

He wants to give younger bowlers the chance to establish themselves before the next World Cup, which is being held in the West Indies in 2007.

The 34-year-old said: "This is a decision that I have been considering for a while.

"After talking to Duncan Fletcher earlier this week, I feel that now is the right time for me to retire from the one-day international arena.

"Playing for England in the World Cup in South Africa was a high point in my career.

"I will not be around for the next one and my stepping down will create an opportunity for a younger bowler to cement his place in the one-day side.

"I still feel that I have plenty to give to the Test side.

"There is a lot of international cricket to be played this summer and I will need to sit down at the end of the season and review the position before I make any further decisions about my international career. "

New Zealand-born Caddick has played in 54 one-day internationals, and taken 69 wickets at an average of 28.47.

His performance at the 2003 World Cup was nothing more than steady.

He failed to take a wicket in the first two games against minnows Holland and Namibia.

Caddick then rallied with three wickets against India and an explosive four for 35 against Australia.

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he said: "I've had some great moments.

"Coming through to beat Pakistan at Cape Town was probably a highlight.

"Unfortunately the game against Australia didn't go our way.

"But that's one-day cricket - nothing is decided until the final ball is bowled."

Caddick follows England captain Nasser Hussain, who decided to quit one-day internationals to concentrate on his Test career.

Somerset are hoping Caddick's decision will mean a prolonged county career.

Somerset's chief executive Peter Anderson said: "Somerset will back any decision Andy makes.

"He has been a fantastic cricketer for England and still has a lot to offer in Test match cricket.

"Somerset will obviously benefit from his decision and I am sure that Andy would wish to add to his already impressive figures for Somerset before he retires from the game fully."