Injury forces Aussie Wade to pull pin on Somerset

Big-hitting Australian batsman Matw We Thursday abandoned plans to play with English county side Somerset after being vised to rest an injured knee. 32-year-old h been scheduled to p-up for first half of English summer, but said Cricket Australia h told to him to recuperate.

"It's a big blow," said We, who is a regular in Australian Test team."I was looking forward to challenge of playing county cricket... but after discussions with Cricket Australia medical team, regrettably, it became clear that I wouldn't be in a position to join Somerset."

county season is due to start on April 12, but coronavirus epidemic may force it to be postponed. BBC said England and Wales Cricket Board were due to meet on Thursday to discuss situation.