JOHANNESBURG, Dec 22 (AFP): Former South Africa Test captain Dean Elgar announced Friday that he will retire from international cricket after a Test series against India starting next week.
The 36-year-old, who has hit more than 5,000 Test runs including 13 centuries, will play his last Test at the Newlands ground in Cape Town starting January 3.
"As they say, 'all good things come to an end', and the Indian home series will be my last, as I have made the decision to retire from our beautiful game," Elgar declared. "The Cape Town Test will be my last. My favourite stadium in the world. A place I scored my first Test run against New Zealand and hopefully my last too."
Media reports said his decision came after Elgar was told he was not part of coach Shukri Conrad's long-term plans.
Elgar made his debut against Australia 12 years ago.
S Africa's Elgar to end int’l career
FE Team | Published: December 22, 2023 22:07:51
S Africa's Elgar to end int’l career
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