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Dean Elgar, ex-South Africa skipper, set to exit international cricket post-India Test series

  • Posted on December 22, 2023
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Dean Elgar, former South African cricket captain, announced retirement after the India Test series, concluding a 12-year career. The 36-year-old, led by a desire to cherish cherished memories, thanked supporters and aimed to shine in the forthcoming series against India.

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Former South Africa cricket captain Dean Elgar declared his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of a significant era in the sport. Elgar, who led South Africa in 17 Test matches, will bid adieu to his cricketing career after the upcoming two-match Test series against India. Across formats, he participated in 92 matches for his country and stands as the 8th-highest run-scorer in Test cricket.

Having debuted for the Proteas back in 2012, Elgar's 12-year journey will conclude with these final games, potentially reaching 86 Test appearances, placing him joint-11th for his side alongside Morne Morkel.

Expressing his sentiments in a release from Cricket South Africa (CSA), Elgar shared, "The Indian home series will be my last, as I've decided to retire from our beautiful game. Cricket has given me immeasurable joy; the Cape Town Test, my last, holds a special place where my Test journey began."

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Reflecting on his cherished dream of playing cricket and representing his nation for over a decade, Elgar expressed gratitude for the incredible opportunity and support he received from family, sponsors, and Cricket South Africa. His sole focus now rests on performing well in the upcoming Test matches against India and securing victory in the series.

Elgar's captaincy era saw notable achievements, including series wins against the West Indies and India, alongside a draw against New Zealand. Despite subsequent defeats to England and Australia, Elgar's leadership tenure showcased resilience and notable accomplishments for South African cricket.

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