LONDON: Former South Africa cricketer Dean Elgar has joined county Essex following calling time on his international career, the English county confirmed.
His last international appearance last week saw him captaining the team who crashed to a defeat against India in Cape Town.
The left-handed batter was an English County Championship winner with Surrey in the year 2018 and has also represented Somerset with whom he had been connected again this time.
Cricket: Former South Africa Skipper Joins English County Essex
The former captain will fill the void at Essex left by the retirement of Alastair Cook at the end of last season.
Elgar said that he is thrilled to embark on this new episode of his cricketing journey with Essex. He signed a three-year contract with the English County on Friday.
Essex coach Anthony McGrath said that the former captain of South Africa has had an outstanding cricket career and has showed to the world his desire to score high runs.
The coach maintained that his achievements in the cricket speak volumes regarding his capabilities and they are excited to witness his impact at the English county. Elgar played 86 Tests and over 5,000 runs for South Africa during his international career.
