Hong Kong cricketer Christopher Carter who was last seen playing the Asia Cup 2018 for his country has retired from international cricket at the age of 21. Reason? The youngster wanted to become a pilot and thus has flown back to his country Australia to chase his dreams. However, Christopher was also disappointed about the fact that it was becoming impossible for him to live in China due to lack of funding. According to him, a few players who are doing really well for the country in cricket are not supported enough by the government or the ICC.

He also went on to say that it was difficult to live on the earning he made from the sport.  While speaking to a Chinese newspaper he said, “I already put my studies on hold before but I think it's time to do what I've always wanted to do, and that is to become a pilot.” Explaining his situation further, Christopher said, “It is difficult to be a cricketer in Hong Kong given the lack of funding. People within CHK work so hard to try and allow us to play on a full-time basis. The likes of Mark Wright and Simon Cook really do their best, but they are not supported well enough by the government or the ICC.” Hong Kong crashes out of Asia Cup 2018. 

Despite this, the cricketer intends to make himself available for the country, but everything depends on his schedule. Carter made his debut in the year 2015 and so far has played 11 ODIs and 10 T20 matches for Hong Kong. He also played in five first-class matches.

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