He underwent surgery last month but continued to deal with the effects of the injury. After taking medical advice, the right-arm bowler decided to retire for the sake of his long-term health. "It is incredibly difficult to have my career end through injury," Lamb said, as quoted by Sussex. "Lamb's retirement comes a week after England fast bowler John Turner announced his retirement at 25 because of injury problems. "Danny played a leading role in our promotion to Division One in the County Championship and us getting to Finals Day in the Blast."