Bowler Jake Ball to leave Nottinghamshire after "rollercoaster" 15 years

The 32-year-old has spent his entire county career at Trent Bridge, taking 423 wickets in over 200 appearances

Bowler Jake Ball will leave Nottinghamshire at the end of 2023 after a "rollercoaster" 15-year professional association with the club.

The 32-year-old has spent his entire county career at Trent Bridge, making his debut back in September 2009, but has struggled with injuries for the past few seasons.

In total, he made over 200 appearances for Nottinghamshire, taking 423 wickets, including 203 first-class wickets at 27.92.

A key figure in the T20 Blast, he picked up 131 wickets with an economy of 8.85 in 94 outings – second only to Samit Patel for the Outlaws – and was involved in the 2017 and 2020 title-winning sides.

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While at Nottinghamshire, Ball earned England caps in all three formats between 2016 and 2018, taking 26 international wickets.

"If you'd told me in my first few years here that I'd have played so much for the club, won trophies and played for England in all formats I'd never have believed it," said Ball.

"It's been a rollercoaster of a journey, but I've never lost sight of how special it's been to call this place home.

"The members and supporters have been brilliant for my entire time here, and I'd like to thank them for sticking with me through all the ups and downs - especially those years that have been difficult with injury.

"Trent Bridge will always have a very special place in my heart, and while I'm looking forward to whatever challenges come next, I'll always be a Notts supporter."

Mick Newell added: "Over the last 15 years, Jake has shown great dedication to realise the potential he first showed as a teenager with us. That hard work and desire has been vindicated with the number of wickets he has picked up across all formats, and the international recognition he achieved as a result of those performances.

"Whilst he has had a testing couple of years recently, his commitment has never wavered, and great credit must go to him for the way he has fought to get back to full fitness and given his all to wear the Notts shirt.

"Above all, he is a great person and has had a tremendous impact on the dressing room at Trent Bridge. He's a very popular member of the group who has led by example on and off the pitch."