Wade was set to be available for Somerset’s first seven Championship fixtures
Australia batsman Matthew Wade will not play for Somerset this summer due to a knee injury.
Somerset announced the signing of Wade last December, and the 32-year-old was set to be available for the club’s opening seven County Championship matches.
Following the conclusion of Australia’s ODI series with New Zealand, however, Cricket Australia has said that Wade requires a sustained period of rest.
“It’s a big blow,” said Wade. “I was looking forward to the challenge of playing county cricket in England this summer, but after discussions with the Cricket Australia medical team regrettably, it became clear that I wouldn’t be in a position to join Somerset.”
