New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram has been relased from New Zealand cricket contract. Oram will Continue to play Twenty20 Cricket for central districts and various other teams around world.
He hasn't totally ruled out playing for the Black Caps again but at 34, age and fitness is against him.
"This was a very difficult decision but in recent weeks I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer make a full-time commitment to NZC," Oram said.
"Fortunately as a professional cricketer I can continue to play some T20 cricket as I transition into the next phase of my life."
Another player will now be offered a NZC contract for the remainder of the contract period up to July 31, 2013. An announcement will be made in the New Year.
"We appreciate Jacob's situation and respect his decision," NZC chief executive David White said.
"Jacob has been a highly valued member of the Black Caps team and can be very proud of his achievements on the field."
He hasn't totally ruled out playing for the Black Caps again but at 34, age and fitness is against him.
"This was a very difficult decision but in recent weeks I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer make a full-time commitment to NZC," Oram said.
"Fortunately as a professional cricketer I can continue to play some T20 cricket as I transition into the next phase of my life."
Another player will now be offered a NZC contract for the remainder of the contract period up to July 31, 2013. An announcement will be made in the New Year.
"We appreciate Jacob's situation and respect his decision," NZC chief executive David White said.
"Jacob has been a highly valued member of the Black Caps team and can be very proud of his achievements on the field."
