Luke Wright is looking forward to “exciting times” with Sussex after pulling out of the Pakistan Super League final.
The former England all-rounder will touch down at Gatwick late this afternoon after announcing he will not travel with Quetta Gladiators to Lahore for the PSL decider.
He plans to take a few days off before joining the county for pre-season training.
Quetta reached the last hurdle with a one-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi but Wright joined Sussex colleague Tymal Mills in making himself unavailable, citing safety concerns. Kevin Pietersen has also withdrawn.
Wright wrote on Twitter: "It's with a heavy heart I will not be coming to Lahore. I have a young family and for me a game of cricket is just not worth the risk.
"I'm sorry as I know how much it means to you all and hopefully in the future the safety will not be in doubt to come play there.
"Thanks once again to @TeamQuetta and @thePSLt20 for having me. Such lovely people. Great tournament with so much talent. See u soon."
Mills, who took seven wickets in five games for the Gladiators, added: "Unfortunately I will not be travelling to Lahore for the final but will be watching from home and cheering on the boys who I know will fight just as much as they have all tournament.
"Massive thank you to everybody involved with the Quetta Gladiators and the PSL in general; I have had an awesome time and look forward to seeing everybody again soon!"
Wright was on board his Emirates flight from Dubai today.
He said: “Home time. Short break then pre season. Can't wait to get started with Sussex and see all the lads again. Exciting times ahead.”
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