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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.

Northants all-rounder Keogh to retire after 16 years

Northants all-rounder Rob Keogh has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the end of the season due to a back injury. The 34-year-old made his debut for the club in August 2010 and has since appeared in 315 matches across all formats. Keogh played a crucial role in Northants' T20 Blast win in 2016 and helped them achieve promotions to Division One of the County Championship in 2013 and 2019.

He scored over 10,000 runs in all formats for the club, tying him with only 30 other players in Northants' history. Keogh expressed his gratitude towards the club, saying it has always been a special place for him. Northants CEO Ray Payne described Keogh as a one-club cricketer who epitomised the club's values.

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