Glamorgan skipper Jacques Rudolph is ready to commit himself exclusively to the Division Two side after confirming he is stepping down from his domestic duties in South Africa.
Former South Africa international Rudolph was part of The Unlimited Titans domestic team in South Africa, but will now give his full attention to Glamorgan's efforts in the County Championship.
Rudolph had extended his contract at the SWALEC Stadium in November last year, and has had an encouraging start to the new Championship season, scoring a century against Leicestershire at Grace Road.
“I have decided to conclude my career with Glamorgan on the English county-circuit following a 17-year period of dividing my time between the Titans, South Africa and the counties Yorkshire and Glamorgan," Rudolph said.
“In the twilight of my career, I wish to commit myself more exclusively to the advancement of my batting career in England. I leave with remarkable memories of South African cricket.
“I am indebted to my team-mates at South Africa and the Titans to have been part of several trophy-winning teams."
Rudolph made his Test debut back in 2003 against Bangladesh and ended up scoring an unbeaten 222, which ended up being his highest in the five-day format.
He was the leading run-scorer in the Royal London One-Day Cup last season –averaging a remakable 82.14 - and was fourth-best in the NatWest T20 Blast as Glamorgan made a rare quarter-final appearance.
