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September 29, 2011
Leicestershire versatile Andrew McDonald leaving the county because of visa problems. McDonald visa problems have arisen because the time that has elapsed since he last played for Australia in January 2009 means that it can no longer be considered a foreign player in the County cricket. McDonald joined the retirement Paul Nixon and Harry Gurney Nottinghamshire bound to leave the county.
"Visa Regulations means Andrew can not return next season and we thank you for the impact it has had in the last two years," said CEO Mike Siddall Leicestershire. "It's really sad to say goodbye to three men on the staff of the game that have made a fantastic contribution to win the T20 this year and take the Leicestershire in the Champions League."
McDonald, 30, of Leicestershire has Twenty20 Player of the Year this season, scoring 584 runs and taking 14 wickets during the great success of the national provincial title. His loss mitigated by the fact that Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, who made the 262 works, and has taken 18 wickets this summer, will return to play Twenty20 cricket Grace Road next year.
"This is a huge boost for us," said coach Phil Whitticase. "There are fewer Twenty20 matches next season will be important to have a similar type of equipment. It shows what can be done and we are delighted to have him back with us."
Leicestershire were insured Martin van Jaarsveld services hitter, who has moved in Leicestershire Kent. "Andrew can come back next season, it was important for the club has signed a batsman as tall as us is not a foreign player in the LV County Championship in 2012," said Siddall.
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