Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Welkom, Orange Free State Province, South Africa |
Latest News about Dean Elgar
26/08/2026
Dean Elgar announced that he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the 2026 County Championship season. Essex confirmed the decision, noting that his career has spanned more than two decades and included 86 Test matches for South Africa, 13 Test captaincies, and over 5,000 Test runs.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Physical Stats & More
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| Eye Color | Hazel Grey | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Dominic's College, Welkom |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Not Known |
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| Hobby | Watching golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Richard Elgar |
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| Mother | Denise Peart |
Career
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| Favourite Shot | Pull shot | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | His performance for Free State in 2005 after which he led South Africa in the 2006 Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka. | ||||||
| Test Matches | 86 | ||||||
| Test Captaincies | 13 | ||||||
| Test Runs | 5347 | ||||||
| Test Centuries | 14 | ||||||
| Retirement | Retired from international cricket ahead of 2024 season | ||||||
| Current Team | Essex |
Favourites
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| Golfer | Rory McIlroy | ||||
| Restaurant | KFC |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dean.elgar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dean Elgar occasionally drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. Dean Elgar faced Neil Wagner in school cricket matches. | |
| 3. In 2005, Dean Elgar was awarded 'South African Country Districts Player of the Year'. | |
| 4. Dean Elgar led the team in the 2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. | |
| 5. Dean Elgar was the 12th batsman ever to be dismissed on 199 in a Test match. | |
| 6. Dean Elgar's ODI debut was delayed twice, once by injury and once by a match abandonment. | |
| 7. Dean Elgar's Test debut against Australia in 2012 was challenging. | |
| 8. Dean Elgar scored 136 runs during the 3rd Test against England despite a suspected broken finger. | |
| 9. During the England series, Dean Elgar became the 12th Test captain for South Africa. | |
| 10. Dean Elgar has a strong affection for dogs. |