Middlesex take ‘tough decision’ on Sowter

MIDDLESEX Cricket have announced Nathan Sowter will leave the club at the end of the season, upon expiry of his existing contract.

The Normandy leg-spinner, 29, is currently on loan at the Riverside Ground until July 16, representing Durham for the remainder of this season’s Vitality Blast campaign, and is also available for selection in red-ball cricket. He is also starring for Normandy in their Surrey Championship Premier Division campaign having played for the club for the past decade.

Sowter has made 106 appearances for Middlesex – 13 in FirstClass cricket and 93 in the two white-ball formats, taking 127 wickets in all.

This season he has yet to feature for Middlesex’s first eleven in either the County Championship or the Vitality Blast, with others in the squad preferred for selection ahead of him.

Speaking of

Sowter being released from the club, head of men’s performance cricket Alan Coleman said: “Sometimes in professional sport you are faced with tough decisions, and letting Nathan leave the club is certainly one of those times.

“He has been an outstanding servant for Middlesex since making his debut for the club back in 2015, and has always been a popular member within the dressing room. However, as a club we need to look forward at the squad we are trying to build.

“No one likes to see good cricketers leave and Nathan undoubtedly is. However, we need to make decisions based on the future of Middlesex.

“Releasing Nathan is not a decision we have made lightly. He is a fine cricketer and we hope he continues to have a successful playing career in the game. We wish him every success for the future and thank him for all he has achieved for Middlesex Cricket.”