Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, James Harris was chair of the Professional Cricketers' Association between 2021 and 2025
ByDafydd PritchardBBC Sport Wales- Published42 minutes ago
Glamorgan seam bowler James Harris has retired from cricket with immediate effect, saying looks forward to enjoying "the game from the other side of the boundary".
The 35-year-old was four years into his second stint at his boyhood county, where he started his career back in 2007.
Harris burst on to the scene as a teenager, making his debut aged just 16 and becoming the first 17-year-old to take a seven-wicket haul in the County Championship.
The Welshman was part of the England squad for the Under-19 World Cup in 2008 and later represented England Lions.
Harris said: "It's hard to fully express what the game has given me. From starting out as a 16-year-old with a dream to playing professionally for over two decades.
"I feel incredibly fortunate for the journey I've been on. Cricket has shaped so much of my life."
Club director of cricket Mark Wallace said: "I've been fortunate to have known James throughout his cricketing journey. While the performances on the field will speak for themselves it is his impact off the field which will be equally missed.
"James has been a superb role model throughout, played the game in an excellent spirit and done everything in his power to elevate those around him. The game is losing one of its best.
"The club wishes James nothing but the best for his next chapter and we look forward to welcoming him back to Sophia Gardens in the future."
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Harris joined Middlesex in 2013 and spent eight years there - with loans at Kent and Glamorgan - before returning to the Welsh county in 2022.
He enjoyed an excellent first-class career, taking 623 wickets at an average of 30.59 and scoring 4,689 runs at 21.70.
He also took 101 wickets in List A cricket, as well as 48 in T20.
Harris was chair of the Professional Cricketers' Association between 2021 and 2025 when Warwickshire's Olly Hannon-Dalby took over the role.
His retirement comes as Glamorgan prepare to begin their County Championship Division One season at home against Yorkshire on Friday, 3 April.
Glamorgan will be playing in the top tier for the first time in 20 years having won promotion last season.
