Amla signs short-term Hants deal

AFP, LONDON: South Africa great Hashim Amla is to play for Hampshire in the first three months of the upcoming English season, the county announced Wednesday.

A former Proteas captain, the 34-year-old Amla has long been one of the world's leading batsmen as evidenced by an average of 49.08 in 113 Tests and 50.23 in 164 one-day internationals.

Amla, who has had several previous county stints, most recently with Surrey, will be available to play in both the first-class County Championship and the 50-over One-Day Cup competitions as an overseas player.

He will join compatriots Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw, both of whom quit South Africa international duty just over a year ago for the financial security of contracts with Hampshire.

Amla signs short-term Hants deal

AFP, LONDON: South Africa great Hashim Amla is to play for Hampshire in the first three months of the upcoming English season, the county announced Wednesday. A former Proteas captain, the 34-year-old Amla has long been one of the worlds leading batsmen as evidenced by an average of 49.08 in 113 Tests and 50.23 in 164 one-day internationals. Amla, who has had several previous county stints, most recently with Surrey, will be available to play in both the first-class County Championship and the 50-over One-Day Cup competitions as an overseas player. He will join compatriots Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw, both of whom quit South Africa international duty just over a year ago for the financial security of contracts with Hampshire.