HAMPSHIRE all-rounder Matt Coles is to leave the club, it has been announced.

A statement released by Hampshire today said: "Hampshire Cricket Ltd can announce that all-rounder Matt Coles is leaving the Club by mutual agreement.

"Matt has performed well for the Club in his short time at the Ageas Bowl but he has not settled as he, or we would have liked. As a result, it has been agreed that he should develop his career elsewhere.

"Hampshire would like to thanks him for his efforts and wish him well for the future."