KENT released Azhar Mahmood for SLPL

Kent have been released Azhar Mahmood to allow him to take part in the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) for Wayamba United for the next two weeks.
The competition concludes on August 31, following which Azhar will be available for Kent for the remainder of the season.
Due to expected Indian Premier League and now SLPL commitments, the club also confirmed that Mahmood's contract for 2013 will not now be renewed - but discussions regarding a possible twenty20 contract remain live.