Cricket SA will meet Kyle Abbott’s agents on Wednesday following a report claiming the fast bowler plans to retire from international cricket at the end of January to pursue a career in England. ESPNCricinfo reported on Monday that Abbott was "on the verge" of signing "a three or four-year deal with Hampshire that will realistically end his international career". This translates into a Kolpak deal‚ the terms of which preclude players from representing SA. "Cricket SA is aware of the story on Abbott‚" Cricket SA’s head of media and communications‚ Altaaf Kazi‚ said. They would meet Abbott’s agent on Wednesday "to get clarity". The reported move would come as a surprise considering Abbott‚ a victim of selectorial silliness in the past‚ has bowled his way into something close to an established position in the Proteas’ attack.
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