SIR - Hartley Alleyne has asked me to convey his special thanks for all the support he was given during his campaign to stay in the UK.

In particular he would like to thank the Worcester News, together with the directors and members of Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

Hartley said: "I hope to be in Worcestershire with the British and Commonwealth Cricket Trust undertaking some coaching in the summer and look forward to seeing as many people as possible to convey my personal thanks. Best wishes to all for a dry and successful 2008, mine has started well."

PETER JEWELL, Droitwich.