Glamorgan stalwart Hogan to retire next year
GLAMORGAN seamer Michael Hogan is to retire from cricket after his testimonial year in 2022.
The 40-year-old Australian has made 248 appearances across all formats since joining the Welsh county in 2012.
Hogan has taken 589 wickets and earlier this year became the 22nd Glamorgan bowler to go pass the 400 mark in first-class cricket.
Announcing his retirement, Hogan said: “I am extremely grateful to the club for postponing my testimonial and allowing me to hold it next year.
“It’s been a difficult couple of years on and off the pitch, but winning the Royal London Cup made it all worthwhile.
“The atmosphere at Trent Bridge was truly incredible and the support we received and the scenes at the end will always live with me.
“Wales has felt like home and I’m looking forward to enjoying another successful season at this great club next year before I hang up my boots for good.
“I’m 40 now and need to spend more time with my young family, while it’s probably the right time for Glamorgan to look to the future and start moving in a different direction.
“I’ve been incredibly lucky with the longevity of my career, but time moves on and hopefully someone can come in and take my place.”
Glamorgan chief executive Hugh Morris said: “Hoges has led our attack for nearly 10 years and will go down as one of the best players in our history and a true Glamorgan legend.
“He will be sorely missed by everyone at Glamorgan when he departs at the end of next year.”
Director of cricket Mark Wallace added: “Though we knew this day would eventually come, it is bittersweet because he’s been such a good player for us and is so influential, but he certainly deserves to go out on his own terms.
“He’s been absolutely fantastic for Glamorgan and would probably take a position in our greatest ever side and that shows just how good he’s been since arriving from Australia.
“He’s got a year left with us and knowing Michael he’d like to go out on a high and no doubt there are plenty more wickets left in him.”