Hampshire have decided that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having “listened to feedback from staff and supporters”.

The Rose and Crown announced the signing of the 34-year-old all-rounder as a replacement for Delano Potgieter for the final four County Championship matches of the season on their website on Tuesday, but did not post about it on their social media channels or distribute a press release.

Kuggeleijn was then named in Hampshire’s 15-man squad for their County Championship home match against Warwickshire, an inclusion which was heavily criticised on social media.

Shortly before the start of play for the Warwickshire match, Hampshire announced that Kuggeleijn would not play any role in their final four County Championship games.

Kuggeleijn faced a rape charge in 2015 and was acquitted two years later after an initial trial delivered a hung jury.

A Hampshire statement said: “Having reflected and listened to feedback from our staff and supporters, Hampshire Cricket can confirm that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club.

“We value the passion of our fanbase and thank everyone who took the time to share their views.

“Our focus now turns to supporting the team through the final four County Championship fixtures of the season.

“We encourage everyone to unite behind the team as we enter a crucial stage of the campaign.”