Cuckfield's overseas forced to return home after injury

Cuckfield's overseas star Harry Nielsen has had to return home after a recurrance of a finger injury.

By Mark Dunford

Published 27th Jun 2019, 15:34 BST

Updated 27th Jun 2019, 16:34 BST

Harry Nielsen during his 128 against Middlleton

The recurrance happened on Saturday and following a CT scan it became he must return home for treatment.

Skipper Josh Hayward said: "It’s a shame. He was a lovely guy who we all really enjoyed being with on and off the field, as well as being a fantastic cricketer."

SEE ALSO Nielsen stars with century but rain denies Cuckfield | Cuckfield Cricket Club find replacement overseas following Jake Weatherald departureHighlights of Harry's time at Cuckfield included a maiden century vs Middleton (128) and a five-wicket haul against St James in the T20 cup - believed to be his first ever 5-for in any form of cricket.

Adelaide Striker's star Nielsen joined Cuckfield after Jake Weatherald pulled out just before the start of the season.

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