I will make a decision on how many matches I should play for Essex after the Sri Lanka tour.

The series will be tough for me in several ways, like different balls to be used in the series and tough weather conditions in which the tests would be played.

I will speak to my captain because Essex has played a big role in my development as a bowler.

Our understanding is that Kobe might not play because of the knee injury, ... We think he probably will. That decision will be made tomorrow based on how Kobe is feeling and how his knee feels prior to the game.

We made a 100% decision not to go. We will still play club and provincial cricket in Zimbabwe, but we are giving the Bangladeshis as much notice as possible so they can invite another country. We are aware of the impact we will make, but we have been forced into it.

I think I made the best decision for myself, my wife and my kids. Hopefully I will play two years and hang up my jersey.