All-rounder Samit Patel says he’s “removed from retired” as his 22-year stick with Nottinghamshire involves an finish this summer season.
The 38-year-old says his departure is “the membership’s selection”, together with his contract expiring on the finish of the season.
He leaves as a Notts nice, having gained six trophies, amassed virtually 21,000 runs and brought greater than 700 wickets in 629 appearances throughout all codecs.
“There may be loads extra within the tank,” Patel informed BBC East Midlands At the moment.
“I would quite keep. It was the membership’s selection to maneuver in a unique path, so I wasn’t provided a contract.
“I really feel like I’ve nonetheless obtained extra to offer.
“It type of harm for a bit, however I’ve obtained over it now. Hopefully there are higher issues to come back in future.
“Hopefully I can produce some match-winning performances for another membership down the road subsequent 12 months.”
‘The experience has been nice’
Patel says says he has “two or three extra” years {of professional} cricket in him and can play on till his “burning want” for the sport and competitors ceases.
The previous England worldwide, who featured 60 instances for his nation throughout all codecs, says it will likely be “a few weeks” earlier than his subsequent profession transfer is confirmed.
Reflecting on his time with Notts, which spans three many years from when he was a junior participant with the county, Patel says the “experience has been a terrific one”.
“It is the whole lot I dreamt of after I was a child, to pay for England and to play for Notts,” he mentioned.
“As quickly as that shirt comes and that decision comes, life modifications after that. It has been enjoyable, a number of enjoyable.
“I scored the runs and took the wicket and would not have finished any of that with out the group.
“I performed off the group so much – I wanted the group. I do not like one man and his canine watching a sport of cricket, I would like a full home at Trent Bridge for me to show it on somewhat bit.”