Mick Nash, from Garsington, will represent Wales in the Home International Masters at over 55 level.
Nash has made the team for the event at Nottingham on May 2 and 3 after finishing runner up in the Welsh trials.
He had to reach the last four to qualify, but was confident going into the final against No 1 seed Alan James.
However, a torn groin muscle meant Nash had to retire, so he would be fit for the Home Internationals.
He said: "I was very disappointed, but pleased to have gained my place back again in the Welsh squad."
Nash was injured for most of last year and trained hard to get back in contention.
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