Skilled wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson has signed for Nottinghamshire on a two-year deal.
Simpson, 38, arrives at Trent Bridge from Sussex on a contract via to the tip of 2028 that can see him play within the Rothesay County Championship and Metro Financial institution One Day Cup.
He has represented the Hove outfit for 3 years after beforehand spending greater than a decade at Middlesex, with whom he gained the Championship title in 2016.
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New problem
“I’m actually excited to signal for Nottinghamshire and expertise a brand new problem in my profession up at Trent Bridge,” stated Simpson.
“They’re a terrific staff with some actually good gamers who’ve clearly loved some success not too long ago, so I can’t wait to hitch up with them and hold difficult for honours.”
Bury-born Simpson has three England caps, all of which have been gained throughout an ODI sequence in opposition to Pakistan in July 2021.
He claimed 9 catches from behind the stumps in that sequence because the Three Lions accomplished a whitewash victory.
He captained Sussex to promotion to Division One in 2024, and has scored over 14,000 First-Class and Listing A runs throughout his profession to this point at a mixed common of 34.44.
“I liked my time at Sussex, however I’m actually excited by the chance to soak up some new environment and work with a brand new teaching staff,” continued Simpson.
“I’ve acquired numerous respect for Peter Moores, and I do know his groups are all the time pushed to succeed, so I’m excited to expertise that surroundings and hopefully win some extra trophies.”
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Confirmed observe document
Simpson’s arrival implies that South Africa gloveman Kyle Verreynne, who has spent at the least a part of the final three seasons with Nottinghamshire, is not going to return to Trent Bridge in 2027.
Nottinghamshire Head Coach, Peter Moores, added: “John’s a top quality wicketkeeper and batter, with a confirmed observe document over the previous few years.
“It’s a double-edged sword as a result of we’ve liked having Kyle, and he’s been implausible for us.
“The large distinction by having John to play the identical function is the flexibleness that it’s going to give us with our second abroad spot transferring ahead.
“John’s status precedes him, having achieved brilliantly at Sussex and Middlesex, and we’re trying ahead to getting him in amongst us.
“He shall be becoming a member of an excellent group of gamers, and we’ll be seeking to come again stronger subsequent season to have one other go on the title.”
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