Paul Horton, the accomplished batsman, will leave Lancashire toward the end of the season after the club did not offer him another contract.
Horton uncovered he had started talks with the club over his future prior in the season and said he had needed "to take a gander at his alternatives". He was neglected for the captaincy when Tom Smith was named as Glen Chapple's successor while Steven Croft was named bad habit skipper.
Horton made his presentation for Lancashire in 2003 and was the main run-scorer when they won the Championship in 2011. Last season he likewise captained them to the last of the T20 Blast.
He has been a normal in the first group this season, playing every one of the 12 Championship matches to date in which he has scored 611 keeps running at 35.94, yet has not played in all the restricted overs cricket.
"I have had a glorious time at Lancashire. From my first amusement as a 15-year-old to each of the 308 aggressive expert diversions for the club," Horton said. "The zenith must be helping Lancashire win the County Championship in 2011, particularly following 77 years of holding up. It was likewise an honor and benefit to commander the side to the NatWest T20 last a year ago.
"Subsequent to addressing the club in mid-season, I needed to observe my alternatives and I am presently anticipating a crisp test where my experience can ideally advantage another club. I wish the club each accomplishment later on."
Executive of cricket Ashley Giles said: "Paul has been a huge hireling to Lancashire and has been a key individual from the squad amid my time at Old Trafford. This was an intense choice to make and I might want to say thanks to Paul for the majority of his endeavors for the club. We all wish him well later on."
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