Marsh to replace Kumble

By P. Subramanyam

LONDON, DEC. 24. Leicestershire County Cricket Club has signed up Australian Daniel Marsh, son of former legendary Australian wicket-keeper, Rodney Marsh, as its overseas player for next season (summer 2001) according to an announcement on Saturday.

The 27-year-old Tasmanian all-rounder, a middle-order batsman and slow left arm spinner, has agreed to join the Grace Road Club as a replacement for last summer's Indian leg-spinner, Anil Kumble.

``He's a tough customer in the middle order who'll add to our game,'' said the County cricket manager, Jack Birkenshaw. It is understood that Marsh is likely to start batting at number five or six, but, he may want to work his way up in the batting order.

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