• •Dean Elgar, former South Africa Test captain, confirmed he will end his professional playing career upon the conclusion of the current domestic season.
• •Cricinfo notes Elgar’s extensive legacy includes 86 Test appearances for South Africa, while BBC Sport highlights his recent tenure at Essex.
• •The specific final fixture or date of his last professional appearance remains unconfirmed.

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar announced his retirement from all professional cricket effective at the end of the current season. While BBC Sport focuses on his current role as an opening batter for Essex, Cricinfo highlights the scale of his international career, spanning 86 Test matches for the Proteas. Both outlets confirm the timing of his departure, yet neither specifies his exact post-retirement plans or the precise final date of his professional career. This exit closes the chapter on one of South Africa’s most resilient openers, leaving Essex to adjust their top-order strategy for the upcoming campaign.