Joe Burns ends Lancashire spell and returns to Australia for "personal reasons"

The 29-year-old made just one County Championship appearance for the Red Rose but will now not feature during the 2019 season

Lancashire have confirmed overseas signing Joe Burns will return to Australia and not play for them again during the 2019 season.

Personal reasons are behind the 29-year-old Ashes hopeful's decision to depart Old Trafford after making just one outing in the County Championship.

Burns made just 10 in the 10-wicket win over Northamptonshire but will not have the opportunity to build on that start.

A club statement added: "Lancashire Cricket wishes Joe all the best, and it would be appreciated if his privacy is respected during this time."

Batsman Jake Lehmann, who played four times during Lancashire's One-Day Cup campaign, will replace Burns in the squad for the Division Two clash against Worcestershire starting on Monday.

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