Hampshire have determined that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn won’t signify the membership having “listened to suggestions from workers and supporters”.
On Tuesday the Rose and Crown named him in their squad for a County Championship match in opposition to Warwickshire with out asserting his signing on their social channels.
Lower than an hour earlier than the beginning of play on Wednesday the county then shared that he wouldn’t play any position of their remaining 4 video games.
Kuggeleijn, 34, confronted a rape cost in 2015 and after a re-trial as a consequence of a hung jury he was acquitted in 2017.
It’s understood that the participant was in attendance at Utilita Bowl for the primary day of the sport on Wednesday.
“Having mirrored and listened to suggestions from workers and supporters Hampshire Cricket can affirm that Scott Kuggeleijn won’t signify the membership,” the county said in a statement. , external
“We worth the fervour of our fanbase and thank everybody who took the time to share their views.
“Our focus now turns to supporting the group by way of the ultimate 4 County Championship fixtures of the season.
“We encourage everybody to unite behind the group as we enter a vital stage of the marketing campaign.”
Tempo bowler Kuggeleijn has spent 12 years taking part in for Northern Districts in his dwelling nation.
He has additionally performed three Check matches for the Black Caps in addition to two one-day internationals and 18 T20s.
Hampshire at the moment sit backside of Division One within the County Championships on 86 factors, 16 factors beneath Leicestershire above them.
The Rose and Crown have solely gained twice with the crimson ball this 12 months, dropping on 5 events and drawing three.
