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Retiring Glamorgan batsman Murray Goodwin says being dropped by the Welsh county this summer was “probably the lowest point” of his career. Goodwin, 41, has featured in only eight four-day matches this season, scoring 347 at an average of 23. The Zimbabwe international added he had enjoyed his time in Cardiff, but his second season had been tough. “It’s a …

Hampshire edged closer to promotion to Division One as seamers Chris Wood and Matt Coles bowled them into a dominant position on day two against Glamorgan. Wood (4-42) and Coles (3-58) made light work of Glamorgan, bowling them out for 172, despite Mark Wallace’s 51. After posting 357 in their first innings, Hampshire did not enforce the follow-on, openers Jimmy …

Centuries from James Vince and Sean Ervine helped promotion-chasing Hampshire recover well at Glamorgan. The visitors slumped to 53-5 in the morning session as Jim Allenby (4-74) took two wickets in as many balls. Vince (144) and Ervine (107) put on 225 to rescue a tricky situation as Hampshire were dismissed for 357. Hampshire still have aspirations of the Division …

Hugh Morris says Glamorgan will be able to afford to recruit some experienced players for next season after several departures from the squad. But the Glamorgan chief executive says the emphasis at the Welsh county will be on developing home-grown talent. “The strategy is to identify and develop our local talent,” Morris said. “And, where we do have gaps, to …

Glamorgan coach Toby Radford admitted he has learned a lot in his first season in charge as the Welsh county’s summer draws to a close this week. Glamorgan start their final Division Two county championship match on Tuesday against Hampshire who are hoping to hold onto their second place and secure promotion. In contrast, Glamorgan are seventh and failed to …

Glamorgan coach Toby Radford has paid tribute to departing batting duo Murray Goodwin and Gareth Rees after they retired from first-class cricket. Former Sussex man Goodwin and Glamorgan stalwart Rees may not have had the success they would have liked this season, but the pair have been distinguished figures on the county circuit. Former Zimbabwe batsman Goodwin was prolific during …

Glamorgan’s Gareth Rees admits he has not been enjoying his cricket after announcing his retirement from the first-class game. The batsman scored almost 8,000 runs in more than 100 games for the county. But Rees, 29, played in only seven County Championship matches this season which influenced his decision. “I’ve always enjoyed playing for Glamorgan but there were probably times …

Glamorgan batsmen Murray Goodwin and Gareth Rees have announced their retirement from first-class cricket. The pair have enjoyed stellar careers on the county circuit, with Rees making his Glamorgan debut in 2006. He went on to play more than 100 games for the Welsh county, scoring almost 8,000 runs, with a top score of 154 against Surrey at The Oval …

Tweet Michael Hogan took four wickets as Glamorgan won their Division Two match against Derbyshire by 106 runs inside three days at Cardiff. It was Glamorgan’s first County Championship victory over Derbyshire in Cardiff for 22 years going back to 1992. And on top of that Derbyshire had won the previous five four-day meetings against the Welsh county. After Glamorgan …

FOUR WICKETS: Glamorgan seamer Michael Hogan First published in Latest cricket Last updated by Michael Pearlman PROLIFIC seamer Michael Hogan took four wickets as Glamorgan won their LV= County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire by 106 runs inside three days at Cardiff. It was Glamorgan’s first County Championship victory over Derbyshire in Cardiff for 22 years going back to …