Rudolph’s shine is coming to an end...

JACQUES Rudolph will hang up his spikes at the end of the season after relinquishing Glamorgan’s four-day captaincy with immediate effect.

Rudolph, 36, will continue to skipper in the T20 Blast and will remain an integral part of the squad in all formats for the rest of the season.

He made 48 Test appearances, played 45 oneday internationals and made one T20 international appearance for South Africa, but will retire from all cricket at the end of the campaign.

Rudolph said: “The time feels right to call an end to my playing career. I have been incredibly fortunate to have enjoyed playing the game I love for the last 20 years.

“But at the end of this summer it will be time to focus on a new venture away from cricket and spend more time with my young family.

“The last four years at Glamorgan have been special and I've enjoyed playing for the club along with developing a spirit and culture with Robert Croft and Hugh Morris that I believe will help the club in years to come.

“I still want to help Glamorgan achieve success on the field this season and finish my time with the club, and end my career, on a high.”

Rudolph played for Yorkshire and Surrey before joining Glamorgan in 2014, going on to lead them in all competitions in 2016 and 2017.

Michael Hogan will now captain the Welsh county in the County Championship until the end of the season with a permanent replacement yet to be announced.

Glamorgan chief executive Hugh Morris said: “Jacques has enjoyed an outstanding career at international level as well as in domestic cricket and beyond his talents with the bat.

“His contribution has been significant as a leader who has been a pleasure to work with.”