Wednesday 1 October 2014 17:32, UK
Bowler Tymal Mills has decided to leave Essex at the end of the season when his current contract expires.
Mills played in 12 matches during the 2014 season but has been troubled with a back injury that has limited his appearances to only one game since late July.
Essex head coach Paul Grayson said: “We are of course disappointed that Tymal has decided to leave the club, especially as he is one of our own from the Essex Academy.
"There was an attractive new contract offer on the table for him but he has decided to reject and continue his career with a new club.”
Mills said:“It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to leave Essex CCC.
"I want to thank the club for giving me my introduction into professional cricket and in particular to John Childs, for my time spent on the Academy, and then Chris Silverwood, who has helped me no end since turning Professional.
"I am excited for the next chapter in my career and wish the club all the best moving forward.”
