Wednesday 4 March 2015 12:06, UK
West Indies star Darren Sammy is to join Nottinghamshire for part of this summer’s NatWest T20 Blast in England.
The all-rounder, who led the Windies to the World Twenty20 title three years ago, will join the Outlaws for four matches between the end of May and mid-June.
It is hoped he could return later in the season should Nottinghamshire qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
Notts are concerned that a number of their key players will be absent for a few weeks of the season due to England call-ups, so have decided to bolster their squad by signing 31-year-old Sammy.
Director of cricket Mick Newell said: "We've got to look at the summer in terms of where and when we might lose players to international cricket.
"There's a period in June where we could lose James Taylor and Alex Hales, and therefore we need to strengthen up the team at that time.
"It's a gap between the IPL and the Caribbean Premier League where Darren was available and keen to play.
"He's an explosive Twenty20 player, with a reputation around the world for being a good player and a good bloke.
“We're looking forward to welcoming him to the team and hope he can help us achieve a good season in the NatWest T20 Blast."
Sammy, a renowned big-hitter down the order who has previously played for Glamorgan, said in a statement: "The Outlaws have a reputation for playing exciting cricket and have some hugely talented players.
"Trent Bridge is an excellent venue known worldwide, with great crowds, and I can't wait to get started."
