Northants' Rob Keogh ruled out for the season

Keogh: 'It’s hugely disappointing that I won’t be involved this time – although obviously I’ll be supporting the rest of the team and doing a bit of radio commentary as we look to win the trophy again'

Northamptonshire’s Rob Keogh looks likely to miss the remainder of the 2018 season after suffering a snapped tendon in his finger.

The injury is due to take at least 12 weeks to heal meaning any further participation this summer is highly unlikely.

Keogh says he is "gutted" to be missing out on the club's T20 Blast campaign.

“The splint will keep the finger still – because if it bends in the first eight weeks, the process will have to start again,” he said.

“It will then need to go into another cast for a further four weeks, so that takes us nearly to the end of the season.

“I’m absolutely gutted to be missing so much cricket, especially the Twenty20.

“I had one of my better seasons personally in the competition last year.  All the players enjoy T20 – trying to get to finals day with that terrific atmosphere.

“It’s hugely disappointing that I won’t be involved this time – although obviously I’ll be supporting the rest of the team and doing a bit of radio commentary as we look to win the trophy again.”

Head Coach David Ripley said: “I feel for Rob because his season hasn’t really got going with injury through the pre-season period, and now another injury that’s ended his campaign.

“He’s started his spell on the sidelines with a very positive response in how he can still continue to work on his bowling - and as also support the rest of the lads in practice and pre-match preparation.

“We will certainly miss his all-round contributions in both the T20 and Championship cricket  but we’re sure he’ll make a full recovery.”