Worcestershire County Cricket Club's overseas Player, Shane Lee, is returning home to Australia as a result of a knee injury picked up during the NUL match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.

Lee's injury has caused his knee to become unstable and it will require several weeks of intensive treatment before he is able to train and play. Both the Club and Player have agreed that Lee should return home for this treatment so that Lee can gain full fitness before the start of the Australian domestic season.

ECB regulations do not allow for a replacement at this stage of the season so the County will play their remaining games without an overseas Player.

Despite this latest injury blow to affect the team, Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, remains upbeat about the forthcoming month. "We are at the business end of the season and every game is vital. We will miss Shane's ability with both bat and ball but I am confident the depth of strength we have in the squad will see us through."

Shane Lee says "I am very disappointed to be returning home so soon after arriving and I appreciate the Club's understanding of the situation but it makes more sense to receive the necessary treatment back in Sydney. I wish the team well in their final push for success this season."

For further information please contact Tom Moody on 07770 570802 or Mark Newton on 01905 337926/07768 558096

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