Fast bowler Andrew Carter who spent time on loan with Glamorgan in 2015 has announced his retirement from professional cricket.
The 28-year-old joined Glamorgan on a short term loan from Nottinghamshire in April 2015, taking twelve wickets in three County Championship matches. Two months later, he rejoined Glamorgan on another short-term loan, which was again curtailed.
Having made only one Championship appearance for Nottinghamshire in 2015, Carter turned down a new contract offer from the club in favour of signing a two-year contract with Derbyshire, commencing in the 2016 season, before departing the 3aaa County Ground by mutual consent in late July.
A brief stint with Hampshire followed, during which the Lincolnshire born paceman played two first-class games and took 4-52 back at Trent Bridge against Nottinghamshire.
He retires with an overall red ball record of 103 wickets, in 35 matches, at an average of 30.19.
“I have some fantastic friends that I've made from the game", said Carter. "My biggest thanks has to go to my family and girlfriend - they've put me straight when needed, supported me so much and all I wanted was to make them proud.
“It's the right time for me to move to the next chapter and I'm excited about it.”