Somerset all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe has been launched by the membership by mutual consent forward of the beginning of the 2025 season.
The Netherlands worldwide’s deal was as a result of expire on the finish of this upcoming marketing campaign.
The 40-year previous first performed for the county in 2011 and returned for a second spell in 2016, earlier than signing a white-ball solely contract in 2023.
“My household relies in South Africa. With the English white ball season now working from Could till September, that is a very long time to be away from my spouse and kids,” Van der Merwe mentioned.
“At this stage of my profession, I really feel that it is time to put my household first while nonetheless trying to pursue my worldwide profession.”
Van der Merwe featured in 12 matches for Somerset final season within the T20 Blast, taking six wickets and scoring 28 runs.
He was a part of the aspect that received the One-Day Cup in 2019 and the T20 Blast title in 2023.
“We completely respect and perceive him desirous to spend time along with his household and additional his alternatives to play worldwide cricket,” mentioned Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry.
“To say that he has been an amazing servant to the membership could be one thing of an understatement. To place it merely, he is absolutely the personification of the mannequin skilled.
“Throughout his time with Somerset, he has put in numerous match-winning contributions with the bat, the ball and within the area.”
