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    "excerpt": "Former South African: Former South African batter Dean Elgar has signed a three-year deal with Essex ahead of the 2024 county season.",
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    "editor1": "Former South African: Former South African batter Dean Elgar has signed a three-year deal with Essex ahead of the 2024 county season.<p>Elgar recently retired from international cricket after the two-match Test series against India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 36-year-old Elgar was delighted to join Essex.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to embark on this new chapter of my cricketing journey with Essex. The Club have been pushing for honours in recent years, and I\u2019m eager to contribute to further success,\u201d Elgar was quoted as saying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve thoroughly enjoyed my previous experiences in county cricket, and I\u2019m really looking forward to joining up with the squad ahead of season,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Essex chief coach Anthony McGrath welcomed Elgar. \u201cDean brings a wealth of talent and experience that will undoubtedly strengthen our squad for the 2024 season,\u201d McGrath was quoted as saying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cHe has had an outstanding career in Test cricket and has demonstrated to the world his desire to score runs at the highest level, right up until he retired. His achievements in the international arena speak volumes about his capabilities and we are excited to witness his impact at Essex,\u201d McGrath added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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