MCMILLAN_STUNS_SURREY_29MAR1996
Surrey said Wednesday they were stunned that South African Brian McMillan, widely regarded as the best all-rounder in the world, pulled out of his two-year contract with the English county
29-Mar-1996
McMillan Withdrawal Stuns Surrey
Surrey said Wednesday they were stunned that South African
Brian McMillan, widely regarded as the best all-rounder in
the world, pulled out of his two-year contract with the English
county.
Dr. Ali Bacher, Managing Director of the United Cricket Board of
South Africa informed the Oval that McMillan would be
withdrawing from his contract.
Surrey Cricket Manager David Gilbert said: ``We are devastated at
this news at such a late stage. We feel very let down as we had
a signed contract with the player himself and were given
assurances that he was free to join us for two seasons.``
In a statement, Surrey said: ``Although McMillan was
contracted to the United Cricket Board of South Africa until May,
the two-year, signed contract with Surrey assured the county
of the player`s availability and commitment.
``The news has come as a surprise to those involved in the
negotiations and no reasonable explanation has been given.``
Chief Executive Paul Sheldon confirmed that the county are
already exploring a number of alternatives and are believed to
be interested in signing a strike bowler, possibly Australian.
Gilbert, an Australian himself, added: ``We are currently
investigating other options and are very confident of securing a
quality overseas player for the season.``
Source:: Daily News (https://www.lanka.net)