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Former South African batter Dean Elgar has penned a 3-year deal with Essex ahead of the upcoming edition of the county season.
Elgar recently retired from international cricket after the two-match Test series against Rohit Sharma’s India.
In the first Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, the left-hander won the Player of the Match award for scoring 185 and guiding the Proteas to victory.
Elgar also captained South Africa in his farewell Test after Temba Bavuma was ruled out due to injury.
After joining Essex, the 36-year-old Elgar was delighted as he geared up for the ‘new chapter’ in his career.
“I’m thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my cricketing journey with Essex. The Club have been pushing for honours in recent years, and I’m eager to contribute to further success,” Elgar was quoted as saying.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my previous experiences in county cricket, and I’m really looking forward to joining up with the squad ahead of season,” he added.
Anthony McGrath, the head coach of Essex, welcomed Elgar and talked about the value the latter brings to the county team.
“Dean brings a wealth of talent and experience that will undoubtedly strengthen our squad for the 2024 season,” McGrath was quoted as saying.
“He has had an outstanding career in Test cricket and has demonstrated to the world his desire to score runs at the highest level, right up until he retired.
“His achievements in the international arena speak volumes about his capabilities and we are excited to witness his impact at Essex,” McGrath added.
Elgar made his debut for South Africa back in 2012 and his career spanned 12 years. In 86 Tests, the southpaw racked up 5347 runs at an average of 37.92 and a strike-rate of 47.78 with 14 centuries and 23 half-centuries to show for his efforts.
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