Habib and Sheriyar to leave Leicestershire

Aftab Habib and Alamgir Sheriyar are to leave Leicestershire, who have revealed the pair will not have their contracts renewed at the end of the season.

"We are currently going through a transitional period here at Grace Road and, in planning for the long-term future, we decided that we would not be offering either Aftab or Alamgir new contracts," Tim Boon, the county's coach, explained.

"It is important now that we do all we can to help them fulfil their ambitions in terms of the right career move," he said. "We have an obligation therefore to give them every opportunity to actively pursue a move to another county or a career elsewhere, which they can now do with our assistance and support."