Hampshire have determined that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn won’t symbolize 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 towards Warwickshire with out saying his signing on their social channels.
The signing obtained criticism on social media and fewer than an hour earlier than the beginning of play on Wednesday the county mentioned that Kuggeleijn wouldn’t play any function of their remaining 4 video games.
Kuggeleijn, 34, confronted a rape cost in 2015 and after a re-trial because 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 symbolize the membership,” the county said in a statement. , external
“We worth the eagerness of our fanbase and thank everybody who took the time to share their views.
“Our focus now turns to supporting the staff by way of the ultimate 4 County Championship fixtures of the season.
“We encourage everybody to unite behind the staff as we enter an important stage of the marketing campaign.”
Seam bowler Kuggeleijn has spent 12 years enjoying for Northern Districts in his residence 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 under Leicestershire above them.
The Rose and Crown have solely gained twice with the pink ball this yr, shedding on 5 events and drawing three.
