Somerset bowler, Ned Leonard will leave Somerset this winter.

The 22-year-old, whose contract is set to expire, will join Glamorgan ahead of next season after spending time at Sophia Gardens on loan this summer.

The former Millfield student, who plays his club cricket for Bridgwater, represented Devon County CC on a number of occasions and joined the Somerset Academy in the Autumn of 2017.

Ned made his First Class and List A debuts for Somerset in 2021. His T20 debut came the following year against the Sri Lanka Development XI. In total, Ned made 19 First XI appearances for the Club, taking 17 wickets and scoring 92 runs.

He has represented England at Under 19 level and played an active role in SCCC’s Community Engagement Programme.

Regarding his departure, Ned said: “I’ll look back fondly at my time with Somerset because it was my first professional club, and I’ve made friends for life. I’ve loved my time here and it’s a special place but it’s time to move on to try and further develop my game. I’ll miss Somerset but I’m excited for the next chapter.”

SCCC Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry added: “We would like to thank Ned for his dedication and hard work during his time with the Club. It’s been a pleasure to work with him and he has given his all every time he has taken to the field. He has been a good ambassador for the Club off the pitch and we wish him all the best for his future career.

“Ned and his family will always be welcomed warmly back to the Cooper Associates County Ground.”