Worcestershire release Kabir (From Worcester News)

Worcestershire release Kabir

10:36am Thursday 21st January 2010 in

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WORCESTERSHIRE have released Kabir Ali from the final season of his contract with the club.

The New Road side have not revealed any financial settlement, but say they are happy with the outcome.

County chief executive Mark Newton said: "Kabir has been with the club for 10 years and we are very sorry to see him go.

"During that time he has emerged as one of the best seam bowlers in English county cricket and has played for England.

"He has taken 429 first-class wickets for us at 26.85 and has one of the best strike rates in domestic cricket.

"This has been a difficult decision for both the club and Kabir.

"However, we have taken what we believe to be a pragmatic decision and we wish him well in his future career as he seeks to regain his England place. He will always be welcome at New Road.

"The club is happy with the final outcome. Under director of cricket, Steve Rhodes, the squad can now prepare for the new season knowing what the situation will be."