Former South Africa opener Dean Elgar has joined Essex after calling time on his international career, the English county announced on Friday. Elgar ended his time as a South Africa player earlier this month after 86 Tests and over 5,000 runs for the Proteas.

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar joins English county Essex

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is already one of the most followed, popular and revenue-generating sporting leagues worldwide. With its foothold in the Indian and Southeast Asian region, IPL is now going towards Europe, with its franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) showing keen interest in buying stakes in English County side Hampshire, per the latest reports.

IPL goes abroad! Top franchise keen on buying shares in County side Hampshire – Reports

Young India batter Prithvi Shaw has agreed to rejoin Northamptonshire in English County next year, the club confirmed. The right-handed batter made history during his recent stint for the Northants – scoring a record-breaking 244 off 153 balls against Somerset earlier in August before a knee injury cut short his stay at the club.

Record-breaker Prithvi Shaw to return to play for Northamptonshire in 2024

Attacking opener Prithvi Shaw finally landed in the UK on Monday after some logistical delays for his maiden County stint with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club (NCCC), per the latest reports.

Prithvi Shaw lands in UK for maiden County stint with Northamptonshire

The India captain will feature in three County Championship matches and three one-day cup games in a bid to adjust to English conditions before the Test series, reports said.

Virat Kohli signs up with Surrey for county cricket ahead of India series in England

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Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar joins English county Essex

IPL goes abroad! Top franchise keen on buying shares in County side Hampshire – Reports

Record-breaker Prithvi Shaw to return to play for Northamptonshire in 2024

Prithvi Shaw lands in UK for maiden County stint with Northamptonshire

Virat Kohli signs up with Surrey for county cricket ahead of India series in England