Burgess made 745 runs, together with two centuries, on this summer season’s County Championship as Warwickshire completed seventh in Division One.
“We’ve spoken to Michael frequently since he first raised this with us. We wished to verify it was the correct resolution for him and if there was something we may do to as a membership. However ultimately, we’ve mutually agreed to launch him from the ultimate yr of his contract,” stated efficiency director Gavin Larsen.
“What I beloved about Michael was his combativeness and toughness with the bat when offered with difficult conditions. I’ve misplaced rely of the variety of occasions he has rescued a Championship innings, batting beautifully with the tail.”
“He’s a gifted wicket-keeper who at all times confirmed the flexibility to ship elegant efficiency behind the stumps. There’s little doubt we’ll miss his all-round abilities.”
In the meantime, former Warwickshire quick bowler Liam Norwell has been compelled to retire on the age of 32 for medical causes.
He took a heroic career-best 9-62 towards Hampshire on the ultimate day of the 2022 County Championship to allow the Bears to retain their top-flight standing.
However that proved to be his remaining first-class recreation and though he made three second XI appearances this summer season, he was launched by the membership on the finish of the season.
