Northamptonshire County Cricket Club can confirm that Rob Keogh will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season.

The 34-year-old has enjoyed 16 seasons at senior level with the Club, playing a key role in T20 Blast success and promotions to Division One of the County Championship.

Having sought advice and support from medical specialists for a lower back issue, Rob has made the decision to retire.

“It’s never easy to make those decisions but ultimately in a way it got taken out of my hands,” Keogh said.

“I’ve had some medical advice and with a lower back injury it’s time to call it a day.”

Coming through the academy, Keogh made his first-team debut in August 2010 and has gone on to play 315 times for the Club across all formats.

“I came here as a twelve-year-old on the EPP, walked through the gates and fell in the love with the place. I was a boy from a state school in Dunstable, getting the chance to live his dream.

“I was a fan the moment I walked through the gate, and I’ll be a fan the moment I walk out. It’ll always be a very special place for me.”

Keogh is the only player in Northamptonshire’s history to both score a Championship double-century (vs Hampshire in 2013) and claim a Championship nine-for (vs Glamorgan in 2016). His 9-52 haul is the 6th-best innings return for Northamptonshire.

One of Keogh’s finest moments in a Northamptonshire shirt came in the 2016 T20 Blast Final as he hit the winning runs to secure the Steelbacks’ second triumph.

In 2019, Northamptonshire’s 478th first-class player was awarded his County Cap for his performance and commitment to the Club. Five years later, Keogh was awarded a testimonial year which recognised his contribution and achievements for over a decade.

In 2025, the all-rounder passed 10,000 all-format runs for Northamptonshire, and his current tally of 10,140 has been exceeded by only 30 players in the club’s history. His 21 centuries for Northamptonshire across all formats puts him level with Raman Subba Row in the all-time list.

Ray Payne, Northamptonshire CEO said: “Rob Keogh epitomises the definition of a one-club cricketer. Sadly, that’s something we don’t see nearly as often in the modern game.

“Throughout his entire career, Rob has proudly worn the Northamptonshire rose, giving everything he had each season in pursuit of the Club’s success, regardless of the circumstances around him.

“His commitment, professionalism and loyalty have been unwavering. I’m sure Rob will continue to be a familiar and warmly welcomed face around the Club for many years to come.”

Northamptonshire County Cricket Club would like to thank Rob for his efforts and commitment to the County over the years and wish him all the best moving forward.