Durham Cricket can confirm that Keegan Petersen’s spell with the Club has ended earlier than initially planned.
The South African international batter has returned home to South Africa for family reasons and will play no further part for Durham this season.
Keegan was due to play 7 County Championship games before joining up with the South Africa squad for their Test series against England later in the summer.
Marcus North, Director of Cricket, said: “Our thoughts are with Keegan and his family and we fully support his decision to return back to South Africa.
“We wish him all the best for the future and thank KP for his contributions in a Durham shirt this season.”