Veteran seam bowler Michael Hogan has retired after a one-year stay with Kent.

Hogan, 42, initially made the decision to hang up his boots last winter as he left Glamorgan - but then u-turned on that decision in November and signed for Kent.

The right-arm bowler made 22 appearances across first-class and T20 cricket for Matt Walker’s team, also being part of Kent’s coaching set-up for their unsuccessful One-Day Cup defence.

“Today is a bittersweet moment for me as I announce my retirement from professional cricket,” he wrote on social media.

“It’s a decision after much thought and, [upon] reflection over the last week, I soon realised there are a few people who need me more than the game.

“I believe the time has officially come to hang up my boots and move on to the next chapter of my life.

“I’d like to start out by thanking the game of cricket. It’s taught me so much about myself over the last 15 years.

“It’s taught me about discipline and perseverance and provided some emotional highs and invaluable lessons, both on and off the field.

“I’d like to thank all of my team-mates and coaches for being part of the journey.

“I’ve been privileged to have been coached by and to have played with, and against, some of the best to ever be involved in the game, and the friendships and the memories I’ve made will stay with me for life.

“I also have to thank the often-unsung heroes - the support staff for being part of this incredible journey. I’d hate to think the amount of tape, painkillers and various injections I’ve had over the years but nothing was ever too hard!

“To the clubs I’ve been involved with; WACA [Western Australia], Glamorgan, Kent along with the Hobart Hurricanes and Southern Brave and, of course, the lifeblood that come along with these clubs - the supporters.

“I can’t thank you enough for the opportunities and trust, patience and ultimately the belief you have shown in me, allowing me to play for such a long period of time.

“Lastly and most importantly, I can’t express enough my appreciation to my family, the one constant pillar of strength during this journey.

“The countless days and weeks and, more recently months, I’ve spent away from home and still the unwavering support, love and countless sacrifices to fuel my ambitions and enable me to pursue my passion for cricket. I’m forever indebted to them for standing by my side during the highs and lows of my career.

“In signing off, I hope that I have offered some form of happiness to people at various stages through my career.

“Wherever I have played, I feel like I have given everything that I had and I’ve squeezed every last bit of ability out of my body and, now after a few injuries, my body is telling me to stop squeezing. After spending the last week with my family, I know where I’m supposed to be now.

“I wish everyone all the very best and, hopefully, we cross paths again.”

Kent director of cricket Simon Cook said: “Hoges has been an outstanding individual, on and off the field, in his time as a Kent cricketer.

“He has been an invaluable source of knowledge to our bowlers both young and not so young! He’s been a steady influence whenever he has played and has always given his best, as he has done throughout his career.

“We wish him well in his retirement and he’ll always be welcome back at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, any time.”

The news comes a day after it was revealed white-ball specialist Alex Blake and spinner James Logan are set to leave Kent, too.