Usman Khawaja leaves Sydney Thunder for family reasons

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has finished his long-standing relationship with Sydney Thunder from the absolute first year of the Big Bash League in 2011, with one year actually left on his present agreement, attributable to family reasons. Khawaja, who is group's driving run-getter with 1818 runs in 59 installations, called it the hardest call he needed to make. He's made this is on the grounds that he needs to remain nearby his old neighborhood of Brisbane with the approaching appearance of his second youngster with spouse Rachel.

"I disdain discussing the choice I've made... it's the hardest call I've made as a cricketer since Sydney Thunder, the players, the training and care staff, and the club's allies mean such a huge amount to me," Khawaja said in an articulation.

"In any case, it is for family reasons, and keeping in mind that I'm leaving, individuals who realize me understand a major piece of my heart will continuously stay with Thunder. I don't need individuals to think I've cut my binds with Sydney Thunder since I'll constantly think often about the club, the players, the whole association."

"A piece of that is on the grounds that I accept I assisted shape With roaring from the beginning. In numerous ways Sydney Thunder is, as far as I might be concerned, similar to a child I've watched develop and create," he added.

Cricket New South Wales' Head of Male Cricket, Michael Klinger uncovered the board offered Khawaja a new, aggressive agreement yet additionally figured he regarded the justification for his tough choice.

"It's frustrating in light of the fact that Usman is a very much regarded individual from Thunder," said Klinger. "Sydney Thunder and CNSW most certainly needed him to remain, and we offered an exceptionally aggressive contract.However, we like Usman's choice has been made for his family, and we regard and backing that.

"Usman leaves Sydney Thunder with our all the best for what's to come. He's an establishment player who leaves an inheritance as an extraordinary contender and player, a solid chief, and somebody who effectively assisted Thunder with turning into the club he generally accepted it very well may be," Klinger added.