Abbott, Rossouw take Kolpak route out of South Africa

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Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw have they played their last for South Africa. Both players have signed a Kolpak deal with English county side, Hampshire. While Abbott's contract with CSA has already been terminated, the board is in the process of doing the same with Rossouw.

"I don't agree with it but I respect it," South Africa captain Faf du Plessis after the second Test against Sri Lanka in Cape Town. Abbott, who was one of the most promising fast bowlers for South Africa in recent times. He has called it quits after playing just 11 Tests for South Africa, picking 39 wickets at an average of 21.31. He also played 28 ODIs and 21 T20Is for South Africa.

"Making the decision to commit my long term future to Hampshire was undoubtedly the most difficult one I have ever had to make and I leave with more than a little sadness knowing that I won't represent the Proteas again. Representing my country was undoubtedly the biggest honour in my career and I am very thankful for the opportunity to have represented South Africa and the Proteas," said Abbott in a statement released by Cricket South Africa.

"I can confirm that I have agreed and signed a 3 year deal with Hampshire Cricket. Deciding to leave South Africa is something I have thought long and hard about and moving to England will give me and my family the long term career security that I believe is important at this stage of my life. I have loved representing the Proteas and will watch from afar with great affection every time they take the field from now on but I am hugely dedicated to making Hampshire cricket successful on the field," said Rossouw in a similar statement.

The development came as a shock for CSA, who will now be bracing themselves for more such similar exits .

Abbott, Rossouw take Kolpak route out of South Africa - Cricbuzz

 

[iSK]

Good News For England's Country Cricket

 

[TushShar]

Oh No ! I don't think That CSA is poor..They should give lucrative contracts to players..Now I don't think that Everybody just has the dream to play for nation of birth..they also look for a stable money and future..

 

[Shivraj]

Now days south Africa team in big trouble because many players from South Africa are Representing England

 

[Justlita22]

Though South Africa has plenty of Talent as Bench strength These 2 players is very big miss simply they were Young n performance was Good sad news as South African Cricket Fan

 

[prasad1979]

Feeling bad for Abbott's decision but family comes first..But surely SA will find another Philander from their roots..

 

[Gurmeet singh]

Wiese joins Sussex on three-year Kolpak deal. Sussex have confirmed the signing of South Africa allrounder David Wiese on a three-year Kolpak deal as he becomes the latest player to end his international career.

Wiese, whose move follows the recent high-profile signings by Hampshire of Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw, will join the county in June, which leaves him a window to play in the IPL should he secure another deal having been released by Royal Challengers Bangalore. He previously played for Sussex in 2016 when he took six wickets in four T20 Blast matches - albeit with an economy above 10 an over - made one Royal London Cup appearance and claimed 19 wickets at 24.00 in six Championship outings.

When Cricket South Africa named their T20 squad to face Sri Lanka later on Monday, they confirmed Wiese had been an original selection but was withdrawn after confirming his Kolpak move.

"I would like to thank Cricket South Africa for giving me the opportunity of fulfilling my lifelong dream of representing my country in the sport I love," Wiese said. "I am very excited to be joining Sussex on a long-term deal. I thoroughly enjoyed my stint with the club last year and it made my decision so much easier when offered to return. Sussex is an extremely ambitious club and I look forward to being part of their future."

Wiese made 26 limited-overs appearances for South Africa - he has a career-best of 5 for 23 in T20Is - without ever being seen as a regular. He has played at the IPL and CPL and remains an important part of the Titans' team but, at 31, and with the amount of young talent coming through, an international future was unlikely. He will join batsman Stiaan van Zyl, who signed for Sussex in November, at Hove.

"We are thrilled to have David joining us at Sussex," Mark Davis, the head coach, said. "He is an extremely accomplished all-round cricketer who is effective in all formats and will bring great experience and skill to our group.

"He will add significantly to our white-ball team with his bowling and powerful batting at the death and has already shown his potential last season in the longer format. His experience will be invaluable to our young developing team."

Vernon Philander will also have a spell with the club as an overseas player before South Africa's tour of England.

 

[iSK]

Where is link @Gurmeet bro :huh

 

[Justlita22]

Wiese joins Sussex on three-year Kolpak deal. Sussex have confirmed the signing of South Africa allrounder David Wiese on a three-year Kolpak deal as he becomes the latest player to end his international career.

Wiese, whose move follows the recent high-profile signings by Hampshire of Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw, will join the county in June, which leaves him a window to play in the IPL should he secure another deal having been released by Royal Challengers Bangalore. He previously played for Sussex in 2016 when he took six wickets in four T20 Blast matches - albeit with an economy above 10 an over - made one Royal London Cup appearance and claimed 19 wickets at 24.00 in six Championship outings.

When Cricket South Africa named their T20 squad to face Sri Lanka later on Monday, they confirmed Wiese had been an original selection but was withdrawn after confirming his Kolpak move.

"I would like to thank Cricket South Africa for giving me the opportunity of fulfilling my lifelong dream of representing my country in the sport I love," Wiese said. "I am very excited to be joining Sussex on a long-term deal. I thoroughly enjoyed my stint with the club last year and it made my decision so much easier when offered to return. Sussex is an extremely ambitious club and I look forward to being part of their future."

Wiese made 26 limited-overs appearances for South Africa - he has a career-best of 5 for 23 in T20Is - without ever being seen as a regular. He has played at the IPL and CPL and remains an important part of the Titans' team but, at 31, and with the amount of young talent coming through, an international future was unlikely. He will join batsman Stiaan van Zyl, who signed for Sussex in November, at Hove.

"We are thrilled to have David joining us at Sussex," Mark Davis, the head coach, said. "He is an extremely accomplished all-round cricketer who is effective in all formats and will bring great experience and skill to our group.

"He will add significantly to our white-ball team with his bowling and powerful batting at the death and has already shown his potential last season in the longer format. His experience will be invaluable to our young developing team."

Vernon Philander will also have a spell with the club as an overseas player before South Africa's tour of England.

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[iSK]

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