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Former Glamorgan and Middlesex all-rounder James Harris has retired from professional cricket, finishing a more than two-decade career. At 35, the Glamorgan player was into his second spell at the club, where his journey first began in 2007.

Harris began his journey at just 16, soon developing a reputation for being the first 17-year-old in the County Championship to take a seven-wicket haul. In his earlier career he played for the England U-19s in the 2008 World Cup, and the England Lions subsequently.

In an emotional statement about ending his career, Harris stated:

"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."

Harris carved out a long and successful career for himself across counties. Having moved to Middlesex in 2013 and spending 8 years there and having loan spells at Glamorgan and Kent during that time he returned to his home county in 2022.

The statistics for first-class cricket show a career total of 623 wickets at an average of 30.59, as well as 4,689 runs with the bat at an average of 21.70. He also took 101 List A wickets and 48 in T20's.

Additionally, Harris served as chairman for the Professional Cricketers Association from 2021-2025 before becoming the chairman of Glamorgan all-rounder Olly Hannon-Dalby took over from Harris on June 3 2025.

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The director of cricket at Glamorgan, Mark Wallace, gave high praise for the player both on and off the field.

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."

He added:

"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."

Harris retirement means that he missed out on the opportunity to play against Yorkshire on April 3rd, when Glamorgan start their County Championship Division One season having been promoted last season with 20 years passing since last playing at this level.