Dean Cosker has announced his retirement from the game. The 38-year-old left-arm spinner, who made his county debut in 1996 was the last remaining player from Glamorgan’s 1997 County Championship title triumph still playing.
Cosker took 957 wickets in total for Glamorgan and England A, with whom he toured in 1997/98 and 1998/99, including 597 in first-class cricket. He was particularly effective in one-day cricket and was vital in Glamorgan’s national league titles in 2002 and 2004. A superbly quick and agile fielder at backward point, he also played in two Lord’s finals in 2000 and 2013. He was capped in 2000 and awarded a benefit year in 2010.
“I feel very humbled and privileged to have had the opportunity to represent Glamorgan Cricket over the past 21 years,” said Cosker. “I would like to thank all the coaches, players and particularly my family that have made this possible and who have continuously supported my career throughout.
“I have been very lucky to rub shoulders with some of the game’s finest players and characters, and both on the field and in the changing room I have been able to share some fantastic times that will stay with me as great memories for years to come.
“I have loved my time at Glamorgan and feel proud to say this was the only county I ever wanted to play for. Leaving the spin bowling department at Glamorgan in an exciting place has always been important to me and, with positive young spin bowlers at the club coming to the fore, I believe this is the case.
“I am really excited about the next chapter in my life and the challenges that it will bring.”
Commenting on Dean’s announcement, chief executive Hugh Morris said, ““Dean has enjoyed a terrific career with Glamorgan and has been a great ambassador for the Club both on and off the field for more than 20 years.
"It was a pleasure to play with Dean at the beginning of his career and it has been great working with him over the last few years as a professional cricketer," added Hugh.
"Dean has been a Glamorgan man through and through and has played an important role in the Club's successes over the past two decades. We thank Dean for his very significant contribution to the Club and wish him and his family well for the next stage of his career."
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