AUSTRLIAN fast-bowler Ben Dwarshuis' time with Worcestershire has ended after being called up to his nation's white-ball squad.
Dwarshuis linked up with Worcestershire ahead of this season's Vitality Blast competition, his second spell with the side.
During his 13 matches for the Rapids, he picked up 18 wickets and recorded tournament-best figures of 3-30 against rivals the Bears in his penultimate match.
Joining after a winter playing for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash, Dwarshuis formed a dangerous opening bowling partnership will New Zealand star Jacob Duffy - who has also parted ways with the club in the last week.
The Australian says his decision to return for a second spell with Worcestershire was an easy choice for him.
"I remember chatting to (Adam) Hose over the winter about it and as soon as the chance came up, I was really keen to come back and be part of the club again," said Dwarshuis.
"This time around I have enjoyed just as much as my first spell and playing with the boys and helping out with the push for the quarter-finals has been so enjoyable.
"Hopefully, the lads can put in one more big shift on Thursday and see if they can qualify, everyone has worked really hard over the group stage so it would be a nice reward to perhaps sneak through."
The call-up to the Australia squad for their upcoming series with the West Indies means Sunday's victory over Leicestershire Foxes was his final game for Worcestershire.
"Of course, I am very grateful for the opportunity to I have had here," he said. "But to play for Australia and represent my country is always a privilege, so that opportunity is very exciting.
"I wish the boys every success for the last game and the rest of the season and owe a massive thanks to all the players, staff and fans for making the last few-months so memorable."
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Teammate Jacob Duffy's departure from the squad was also announced last week, after three months with the side.
Duffy joined up with Worcestershire at the start of the season, featuring 13 times across both the Rothesay County Championship and the Vitality Blast, picking up 29 wickets across the two competitions.
"My overriding takeaway is just how enjoyable the whole set up is, the transitions between formats, the challenges you face playing so early in the year in tough conditions, and whatever happened, the buzz around the ground for our home games is something that will stay with me," said Duffy.
"I will be watching closely for the boys results moving forward, because you build a relationship when you are out on the field toiling away with lads and getting in the fight together, so you don’t just walk away and turn it off.
"I wish the boys and the club every success moving forward and hopefully they can keep fighting in Division One and kick on in the Blast."
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