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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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