Alviro Petersen leaves the Titans

It has been announced that Alviro Petersen's contract with the Titans has been terminated by mutual agreement.

Petersen, despite considerable success in South African domestic cricket, was left out of the squad for the semi-final and final of the Standard Bank Cup after an internal hearing took place in January. He has not played for the Titans since.

"I have loved playing for the Titans. I will always be grateful that I was given the opportunity by the Titans to play professional cricket," Petersen said in a statement released on Monday. "It was also during my time with the Titans that I was selected for South Africa 'A' and I know that playing for the Titans assisted me to achieve this honour.

I believe, though that it is time to move on and that it will be in my best interests if I continue my career with another Franchise. I thank everyone at the Titans for what they have done for me and wish them all the very best for the future."

Elise Lombard, the Titans' chief executive, said: "On behalf of the Board of the Titans I thank Alviro for his contribution to the Titans and wish him well for his future in South African cricket".

Petersen's place in the team was taken by the return of AB de Villiers, who was on national duty, and Goolam Bodi.