Corey Anderson’s contract with Somerset cancelled
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Somerset County Cricket Club has announced that they mutually cancelled their contract with New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson owing to the mounting threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Somerset is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales in the United Kingdom (UK).
The Black Caps all-rounder Anderson signed for the T20 blast’s all 14 group-stage games and likely the knockout stages as well, but his contract with the club has been called off due to the coronavirus distress situation.
“The last few months have not been an easy time for anyone and the challenges of dealing with the impact of the pandemic within cricket have been unprecedented,” said Andy Hurry, the club’s director of cricket.
“I would like to thank Corey and his representatives for their transparency and understanding in reaching this mutual decision,” Hurry told.
“It’s obviously really disappointing news to everyone as there was a real buzz around Corey returning to Taunton. However, this decision provides Corey and the club with clarity in a time of uncertainty,” he added.
A club statement said: “This decision suits both parties at this time and it is hoped that Corey will return to play for the county at some point in the future.”
