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Matthew Hoggard

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Matthew James Hoggard (born 31 December 1976) is a former English cricketer who represented the England cricket team in international cricket from 2000 to 2008. A right-arm fast-medium bowler and right-handed lower-order batsman, he played both Test cricket and One Day Internationals during his international career.

Key facts

Full name Matthew James Hoggard
Date of birth 31 December 1976
Nationality English
Height 6 ft 2 in
Batting Right-handed
Bowling Right-arm fast-medium
International career 2000–2008
Formats Test cricket, One Day Internationals
Domestic teams Yorkshire, Leicestershire

Background

Hoggard built his early reputation in English county cricket with Yorkshire, where he spent a total of thirteen years. His pace bowling, aided by his height and ability to swing the ball, marked him out as one of England's leading seam bowlers in the early and mid-2000s.

International career

Hoggard played for England between 2000 and 2008, appearing in both the Test and One Day International formats. As part of the England Test attack during this period, he was a regular member of the bowling line-up.

County career

Yorkshire

Yorkshire was Hoggard's first county side, with whom he was associated for thirteen years before moving on. His time at the county shaped his development as a frontline seam bowler.

Leicestershire

After leaving Yorkshire, Hoggard joined Leicestershire and was appointed captain of the club in 2010. He continued to lead the side until 2013, when he announced his retirement from professional cricket.

Timeline

  • 1976 – Born on 31 December.
  • 2000 – Made his international debut for England.
  • 2008 – Last appearance in international cricket for England.
  • 2010 – Appointed captain of Leicestershire.
  • 2013 – Announced retirement from professional cricket.

Significance

Hoggard is regarded as part of the generation of English seam bowlers who featured prominently in Test cricket during the 2000s. His long association with Yorkshire and later captaincy of Leicestershire reflect a sustained presence in English domestic cricket alongside his international career.

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