County sign all-rounder Chigumbura
Northamptonshire today confirmed the signings of Elton Chigumbura and Lancashire-born all-rounder Vishal Tripathi.
Chigumbura joins for the entirety of the 2010 season as a seam bowling all-rounder. The 24-year-old has played in six Test matches and over 100 one-day internationals and T20 matches for Zimbabwe.
The seamer has taken over 100 international wickets in all forms of the game, and regularly bowls at 85 miles per hour. Chigumbura has also scored over 2200 runs in One Day internationals at an average of over 24.
Head coach David Capel said: "We are pleased to confirm that Elton will be joining us for the 2010 season. He is a talented young, athletic cricketer who has already played in over 100 ODIs for Zimbabwe.
"It is clear through watching him play against the West Indies recently, that he is an energetic, effervescent and enthusiastic cricketer, who is very keen to improve his game.
"I know that Elton sees this as a massive opportunity, and is looking forward to joining us as soon as possible."
Tripathi is a 22-year-old batting all-rounder who also bowls leg spin and has been snapped up on an initial three-month deal with a view to increase the length of the talented youngster's contract.
Capel explained: "This is a good opportunity for Vishal to impress everyone at Northants Cricket during his initial three-month phase. He is a bright, young all round cricketer."
Tripathi added: "I'm delighted to have signed for Northants Cricket. I've been given a great opportunity to show what I can do at 2nd XI and 1st XI levels.
"I'm grateful of the opportunity and hopefully I can show everyone what I can do as an up and coming young player."
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