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Klusener signs up with Nottinghamshire
By P. Subramanyam

LONDON, MARCH 10. Nottinghamshire has lined up South African all- rounder, Lance Klusener, as its overseas player for the first few weeks of the forthcoming season because of New Zealander Chris Cairn's international commitments, it was announced on Thursday afternoon.

Manager Clive Rice arranged this deal after Cairns confirmed that he will be not be arriving at Trent Bridge until May 8. Until such time Klusener will give the county cover as an overseas player. This is made possible as according to the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) rules that come into force this year, counties may have two players under a single contract but only one can play in any one match and the first choice player must be selected, if available.

Provided Klusener gets clearance from the South African Cricket Board, he will be available for the Benson & Hedges Cup group matches and the Championship fixtures against Middlesex at Lord's. Rice said, ``we have signed a very exciting player who is a genuine match-winner.''

MCC to get Australian grass

MCC at Lord's has installed two pitches of grass grown in Australia. The pitches, which were cultivated in greenhouses near Melbourne, have been installed at the Nursery Ground and will eventually be moved to the square according to the ground staff.

This move has cost £ 60,000 and if successful three more pitches could be brought over. If the pitches prove to have enough pace and bounce they will then be used for Tests, one-day internationals and Cup finals. The aim of this change over is to increase the number of matches played at Lord's in a full season. Lord's chief, Tony Dodemaide, in this context told The Times newspaper, ``the groundsmen can have total control over their preparations without worrying about fielders running on them and they can be put into the square when needed.''

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