The cricketer from Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State is coming to the end of his time at the ECB Lincolnshire Premier League club and is set to leave for his homeland tomorrow (Thursday).

It has been a difficult season for Sleaford but, despite hovering close to relegation for much of the campaign, Warren's form, including a couple of century knocks and an average of 40, has helped them survive in the Premier Division.

Although he is looking forward to returning to his family and the southern hemisphere weather, Warren is sad to be leaving his Lincolnshire home and all the people he has met.

And as well as leaving his English friends, Warren will also be saying goodbye to his Renault Clio, the third car loaned to him by A C Williams over the last two seasons.

Warren said: "I'm really sad to be going and I know I'll miss all the friends I have made.

"While I have been here the cars from A C Williams have been a massive help. They've not only been great for getting me to games and back but also for everyday living - I don't know what I would have done without them."

A C Williams' general manager Andrew Gosling added: "It was great to be able to help Warren with the loan of the Clio and before that a Mégane and a Laguna. I hope it has helped him make the most of his time in Sleaford.

"I know the club will be sad to see him go especially after he has done such a good job for them in the last two seasons."

After returning to South Africa, Warren hopes to continue playing cricket to a high standard and dreams of a return to England to visit his friends again in the future.

He added: "I'm going to join the family business and hopefully slot back into the cricket team I left to come to England. I'll definitely be back here in the future though - whether it is just a visit or to play cricket again."