Rob Keogh to retire from Northamptonshire cricket after 16 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Rob Keogh, a 34-year-old all-rounder for Northamptonshire, will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season due to a back injury. The club confirmed the decision following medical advice, as Keogh has played 315 matches since debuting in August 2010. He contributed to the team’s T20 Blast victory in 2016 and was instrumental in promotions to Division One of the County Championship in 2013 and 2019. With over 10,000 runs across all formats, Keogh has been recognized as a crucial player for Northamptonshire, earning his County cap in 2019. His retirement marks the end of a notable one-club career.
- •Keogh retires following medical advice for a back injury.
- •He debuted for Northamptonshire in August 2010.
- •Keogh scored over 10,000 runs for the club over 16 seasons.
- •He won the T20 Blast with Northamptonshire in 2016.
- •Keogh's retirement ends a significant one-club career.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Northants all-rounder Keogh to retire after 16 years
"Northants' 34-year-old all rounder Rob Keogh will end his 16-year career at the County Ground following medical advice.
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