Durham CCC Head Coach Geoff Cook said, “Opportunities for Ben in the first team, both in four and one day, cricket have become increasingly scarce due to the good form of so many of the players in the squad. It’s in Ben’s best interest to look to secure himself an opportunity at another county where he could continue his development and play more regular first team cricket. We wish him all the best for the future and thank him for his contribution to Durham CCC in recent years.”