Craig Kieswetter, who sustained a terrible injury to his eye while batting against Northamptonshire last summer, has struggled to regain perfect vision which has affected his performances in the recent SA domestic T20 tournament. As a result of this Craig will be withdrawing from the Big Bash T20 in Australia to undergo further specialist rehabilitation. The long-term prognosis is unknown at this stage but it is unlikely that he will be fit for the 2015 season.
Craig said; “It is really disappointing but my eye is not 100% and this of course is critical in maintaining the levels of performance that I expect of myself. I need to make every effort to resolve the matter and have the best specialist help in that regard.”
Somerset Director of Cricket Matt Maynard said: “This is clearly worrying news for Craig and his health and well-being are paramount in our minds at present. We will continue to support him during his treatment and rehabilitation and hope to see him return to playing as quickly as possible.”