The New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has been forced to end his English County stint with Sussex to return home for family reasons.
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Taylor was Sussex's T20 Blast overseas player and captain.
Head coach, Mark Davis, said: "It's a blow to us to lose Ross. However, that gives somebody else an opportunity to represent the club in a very important game on Friday night.
"We wish Ross and his family all the best."
A decision has not yet been taken on whether Taylor will return to the club should the side qualify for next week's Blast quarter finals.