Originally signed by Northants to cover Emilio Gay, Azad left Leicestershire last year.

In nine Championship games, the 29-year-old scored 290 runs, including one half-century, but did not play any white-ball cricket.

In 2023, Gouldstone played only one first-class match.

His only first-team appearance this year came against Nottinghamshire at Wantage Road in May, when the visitors won by an innings and 25 runs.