Cape town test

The Cape Town Test: South Africa Test batter Dean Elgar has announced that he will retire from international cricket following the Test series against India, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Friday.

The former skipper will end his international career with the two Test matches -- the first to be played at his home ground, SuperSport Park, in Centurion from December 26 to 30 and the second at the venue where he scored his first Test runs, Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, from January 3 to 7.

The 36-year-old has represented South Africa in 84 Tests and eight ODIs during a career that has spanned 12 years.