Abdur Rehman released from Somerset contract
Thursday 30 July 2015 08:48, UK
Somerset have agreed to release left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman from his contract and he will be leaving the club and returning to Pakistan with his family with immediate effect.
Rehman enjoyed a highly successful time with Somerset in 2012 when he played in four of the late season LV=County Championship matches during which he claimed 27 wickets at an average of 14.19, with a best of 9-65.
The 35-year-old rejoined Somerset as their overseas player this summer to appear in all formats, but he has struggled to make an impact, taking just 10 Championship wickets at an average of 71.9.
Director of cricket Matt Maynard said: "We have thought long and hard before coming to this decision.
"Abdur's departure allows us to look to the future and give Jack Leach and George Dockrell, who are both young left-arm spinners a chance in the team.
"It will also provide an option of securing another overseas player for the final few matches of the season if possible."
