Corbett leaves the Tipperary panel

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• Journalist Vincent Hogan outlines the loss to Tipperary and hurling in general following Lar Corbett's decision to quit the inter-county scene.

Tipperary have been dealt a monumental blow by the shock withdrawal from the county's hurling panel of star forward Lar Corbett.

A Tipperary County spokesman confirmed to RTÉ Sport that Corbett had informed manager Declan Ryan of his decision to pull out of the panel.

The 2010 Hurler of the Year has stated that he is unable to give 100 per cent commitment to the inter-county side due to work and business commitments.

The Tipperary management have left the door open for Corbett to return should he be in a position to commit fully to the team.

An official statement was released by the Tipperary County Board on Monday evening.

It read: "The Tipperary Senior Hurling Management regrets that Lar Corbett has informed us of his withdrawal from the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel due to work and business commitments.

"Lar’s importance and value to the Tipperary Senior Hurling team is immeasurable and the door will remain open to him for a return to the panel if those work pressures ease."

The Thurles Sarsfields clubman has won two All-Ireland titles, four Munster titles and was awarded three All-Stars during his glittering career with the Premier County.