Gareth Breese

LONDON (CMC): Former Jamaica captain Gareth Breese brought the curtains down on his 10-year career at Durham in style, striking the winning runs to help the English County side beat Warwickshire and capture the Royal London Cup one-day title on Saturday.

The 38-year-old Breese showcased every last ounce of his vast experience as he combined with England all-rounder Ben Stokes to carry Durham to their target of 166, winning by three wickets in extremely gloomy conditions at Lord's.

Breese edged seamer Chris Woakes past slip to the third man boundary to end on 15 not out, helping to add 36 for the eighth wicket with Stokes whose unbeaten 38, along with his earlier two-wicket haul, earned him Man of the Match honours.

"We've had a fantastic team performance [all season] and today was no different. To come out on top is a fantastic effort from the team," Breese said.

"It's not all about me. It's about all the guys up there on the balcony, who bowled fantastically well today and gritted it out with the bat."

Breese, who played a single Test for West Indies 12 years ago, has not retired from cricket. He signed a one-year contract with Durham at the end of last season and despite becoming a hugely popular figure at Chester-le-Street, could now be taking his services elsewhere.

He has played 124 first-class matches, but has been used primarily in recent years as a short-game specialist, a role in which he has excelled.

Breese said Durham's title triumph had made his departure 'bittersweet' but said if he did play again, he was guaranteed of a great finish to his career.

"If it's my last game at this level, then I've had a fantastic last game," he said.