Northants ditch South African Klusener despite another 1,000-run haul

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The Wantage Road-based county, who are challenging for promotion from Division Two of the LV County Championship, have decided not to renew Klusener's current contract or to offer Brown a new deal.

Klusener, 37, who joined the county in 2006, has scored over 1000 runs for the third season in succession and currently tops the County Championship averages.

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Northamptonshire chief executive Mark Tagg said: "Lance has had another excellent Championship season for Northants and no-one can doubt his determination and application for the team.

'The club, however, has to look forward to the future and with the game going through significant changes over the next couple of years it is important that Northants is positioned to play a full role both developing talent for the county and hopefully full international duty.'

The 33-year-old Brown made his county debut in 1996 and enjoyed his best season in 2003 when he took 66 wickets at an average of 23.71. He was awarded a benefit year for this season.

Tagg added: 'This was a difficult decision for the club to make given Jason's commitment and dedication to the club over many years. However, it was felt that this was the right time for both parties and gives Jason an opportunity of potentially continuing his career elsewhere while enabling younger players to develop at Northants.

'Northants has consistently stated its desire to increase the number of England-qualified players beyond this season and especially provide real opportunity for the talent that the Northants Academy is producing.'