Angus Robson leaves Leicestershire by mutual consent
Tuesday 11 April 2017 09:08, UK
Leicestershire have announced the departure of batsman Angus Robson by mutual consent.
The 25-year-old, and younger brother of Middlesex opener Sam Robson, asked to be released from his contract early in order to pursue other opportunities in the game.
He scored almost 3,000 runs in 53 appearances for the Foxes, including more than 750 in 2016.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Leicestershire County Cricket Club but have decided to take on a new challenge at this stage of my career," Robson said in a statement.
"I wish the club all the very best for the rest of the season and beyond."
Leicestershire's chief executive Wasim Khan said: "We are disappointed to lose Angus at this stage of the season but we have a big squad and fully understand that he wants to have an opportunity to start a new cricketing chapter in his life.
"We thank Angus for his contribution to Leicestershire County Cricket Club over the last four years and wish him well for the rest of his career."
His 2,995 first-class runs came at an average of 31.52, while recording a career-best 120 against Essex at Chelmsford in 2015 - one of two first-class centuries.
Robson also made 15 List A appearances for Leicestershire, posting 333 runs with a best of 90 at an average of 22.20.
