Paul Harris, the South African spinner, is to retire at the end of the season, bringing to an end a 14-year first-class career.
Harris played 37 Tests for South Africa with his slow-left arm but nearly turned his back on international cricket after a stint as a Kolpak with Warwickshire in 2006. The retirement of Nicky Boje prompted Harris’ eventual call-up and he went on to take 103 wickets at 37.87.
His last Test was in Cape Town against India in January 2011 after which he was dropped for legspinner Imran Tahir. As recently as the start of this season he indicated his intention to compete for a Test place once again.