Colin Ingram announces retirement from Glamorgan cricket
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Colin Ingram, the South African batter for Glamorgan, will retire at the end of the season after 11 years with the county. At 41, he has been the longest-serving overseas player for Glamorgan and was their highest run-scorer during their 2025 Championship-winning season. Ingram plans to transition to coaching, citing a desire to influence the game and inspire future players. With a remarkable overall record of 5,645 runs in first-class cricket and notable contributions in various T20 leagues worldwide, he signifies the end of a significant chapter in his cricketing career. He may make a final appearance in the closing Championship match against Essex alongside fellow retiree Chris Cooke.
- •Ingram retires after 11 seasons with Glamorgan.
- •He has scored 31 centuries and captained in T20 cricket.
- •Ingram plans to pursue a coaching career.
- •He has a first-class average of 47 and has taken 67 wickets.
- •A potential farewell match is planned against Essex.
- 9:26 AMESPNcricinfo — Colin Ingram, 41, retires from professional cricket
- 8:24 AMBBC Sport — Glamorgan great Ingram retires for coaching role
"Glamorgan's South Africa batter Colin Ingram is to retire aged 41 after 11 seasons with the county.
"Colin Ingram, 41, was last in action for Glamorgan in the ongoing County Championship season
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoSep 22, 2026, 9:26 AMColin Ingram, 41, retires from professional cricket
Colin Ingram, 41, was last in action for Glamorgan in the ongoing County Championship season
- BBC SportSep 22, 2026, 8:24 AMGlamorgan great Ingram retires for coaching role
Glamorgan's South Africa batter Colin Ingram is to retire aged 41 after 11 seasons with the county.
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