With his cricketing career now in the rear-view mirror, Worcestershire legend Joe Leach has reflected on his "favourite day" over his 12 years with the Pears.

The all-rounder has pinpointed September 28, 2017, as a standout moment in his playing days.

This was when he led the team to a 137-run home victory over Durham, securing the Division Two title and promotion.

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Leach said: "If I had to pick my favourite day in my career then that last day against Durham, when we won Division Two, would be it.

"It was just a culmination of things, my first year as captain, the emotional energy and effort you put into that."

That year also marked Leach's most successful season with the ball, as he ended with 69 first-class wickets.

The team had a strong start to the season, but a mid-summer slump saw them falter.

However, the signing of Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin for the season finale proved a masterstroke.

He picked up 20 wickets in four games and scored 214 runs at an average of 42.80.

Another memorable moment for Leach was in the "Shantry's match" three years prior when the team secured promotion at Visit Worcestershire New Road with a win against Surrey.

He said: "That is certainly right up there as one of my top days.

"Jack rightly so takes all the plaudits, but it was a special day as well."

Leach admits that being part of the Worcestershire set-up for many years has been "special".

He said: "Everything about the place makes it an extremely special place to work.

"I know it is the right thing to do in retiring from a cricket point of view.

"The body is not right and I wanted to leave knowing I could still perform."

Reflecting on his career, Leach said: "It is hard to have regrets because I achieved and played far more than I ever thought I would."

As for his future, Leach remains undecided.

He said: “I haven’t made my mind what I’m going to do. I’m just going to take a little time.

“I need time to figure what life looks like after cricket because it is all I’ve ever wanted to be and ever known."