Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar announces cricket retirement
- Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar announced he will retire from all forms of professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season, on August 26.
- The 39-year-old batter will conclude a career spanning over two decades, including 86 Tests for South Africa.
- Elgar scored 5,347 Test runs at an average of 37.92, with 14 centuries and a best score of 199.
- He said family priorities were a major reason behind his decision, calling his time as South Africa captain one of his proudest moments.
Source: ap7am.com
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