Kruis never played an international for South Africa

South African paceman Deon Kruis has left Yorkshire after failing to agree a new deal for next season.

The 34-year-old became Yorkshire's first Kolpak signing in 2005 and was named their player of the year in his first of four seasons at Headingley.

Kruis was Yorkshire's leading wicket taker in 2005 and 2006 but struggled with injuries in the next two seasons.

Chief executive Stewart Regan said: "It is a great shame an agreement could not be reached for next season."

He continued: "He's a fine player and a terrific person and everyone at the club wishes Deon and his family well in the future.

"Although his departure is a loss to the club it does provide our youngsters with an added incentive to work hard over the winter with Deon's place in the first-team squad up for grabs."

Kruis claimed four wickets for three runs in 15 balls as Yorkshire beat Northants in September to clinch their promotion to Pro40 Division One.

His last match for the White Rose came in the County Championship draw with Somerset last month.

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