Worcestershire release five players at end of season

Worcestershire County Cricket Club have announced the release of five Players at the end of the current season in addition to the previously announced retirements of Paul Pollard and Stuart Lampitt.

Matt Rawnsley, Duncan Catterall and Depesh Patel will not have their contracts renewed for 2003. 2nd XI Players Nathan Round and Gurdeep Kandola will have their registrations released.

Chief executive, Mark Newton, said "We have decided to reduce the size of our squad from 23 Players to either 19 or 20 next season. We wish all five Players well for the future and thank them for their services to the Club."