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Former England spinner Monty Panesar says he has sent letters to all 18 first-class counties in an attempt to revive his career.

Left-armer Panesar, who played 50 Tests for England, was released by Essex in 2015 and played briefly for Northamptonshire in 2016.

He told 91�ȱ� World Service that he sent letters "four to six weeks ago".

"I'm hoping that one of the county coaches can give me a go - give me a net, give me a trial," he said.

"I still have huge ambitions to play in the professional game."

Panesar, 36, took 167 Test wickets at an average of 34.71 for England, and last played during the 5-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia in 2013.

He currently plays club cricket for Hornchurch in Essex.

"One of my goals is that I want to play county cricket again," he said.

"I want to hopefully get an opportunity somewhere with a team because I still have that desire."

Panesar spent much of his career at Northamptonshire, before joining Sussex in 2010. He was released in 2013 after at a nightclub.

He moved to Essex but struggled for regular first-team cricket and was unavailable for selection in 2015 because of off-field issues. He later spoke about his struggles with anxiety and paranoia.

You can hear more from Monty Panesar on Sportsworld on 91�ȱ� World Service on Saturday.