Astle joins Durham

New Zealand international, Nathan Astle has signed on with Durham for part of the 2005 season. The 34-year-old has previously represented Nottinghampshire and Derbyshire in County Cricket and will feature as a temporary replacement for Australian Mike Hussey, who will be on international duty.

Astle’s aggressive strokeplay and useful medium-paced bowling will undoubtedly feature usefully for the club. Nathan Astle has played over 260 international matches.