Weston Saint Posted 20 November, 2009 Share Posted 20 November, 2009 http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/435977.html Hampshire are in discussions to sign Shane Warne, their former captain, for next season's Twenty20 Cup. Warne led Hampshire from 2004 to 2007 and Rod Bransgrove, the chairman, confirmed that the club had made an approach. "Warne is the biggest name we've ever had at the club and, yes, we have spoken to him," he told the Daily Mail. "You can never rule out getting Warne back to Hampshire, although he's very busy and I wonder whether he'd get out of bed for the money we can offer." Since retiring from international cricket in 2007, Warne has captained Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, winning the inaugural event with a young and relatively unknown side. He is also involved in a host of other activities, starring in the TV commentary box in this year's Ashes, as well as playing international poker tournaments. In an effort to raise the profile of England's Twenty20 Cup competition, counties will be able to include four overseas players in their squads next season but only two will be allowed in each game. Middlesex signed Adam Gilchrist earlier in the week and are hoping to sign Sachin Tendulkar. Hampshire, have already secured Ajantha Mendis, the Sri Lanka spinner, creating the prospect of an exciting pairing with Warne, but Bransgrove said Hampshire have other options. "Hampshire have also had talks with other big-name players that are reasonably well advanced. I've been talking about the potential of Twenty20 for some time and getting these superstars in is what it's all about." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 20 November, 2009 Share Posted 20 November, 2009 That would be a brilliant signing. Though I'm not the greatest fan of 20/20 the prospect of Mendis and Warne in the same team is still an exciting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 20 November, 2009 Share Posted 20 November, 2009 Bransgrove means business next season. We have had talks with a few other players as well including Brett Lee and Shane Watson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 20 November, 2009 Share Posted 20 November, 2009 Bransgrove means business next season. We have had talks with a few other players as well including Brett Lee and Shane Watson. I was thinking of Brett Lee when I read the original post, would love to see him playing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manji Posted 20 November, 2009 Share Posted 20 November, 2009 I was thinking of Brett Lee when I read the original post, would love to see him playing for us. I remember the Brett Lee interview just before England played the Aussies at the Rose Bowl Lee was bigging up Rod Bransgrove and the Rose Bowl. Not a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 20 November, 2009 Share Posted 20 November, 2009 Would be a bold move to use up both overseas places on spinners. Shows alot of confidence in the rest of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint1977 Posted 25 November, 2009 Share Posted 25 November, 2009 I remember the Brett Lee interview just before England played the Aussies at the Rose Bowl Lee was bigging up Rod Bransgrove and the Rose Bowl. Not a coincidence. I was thinking that as well. Warne, Mendis and Lee - that'd fill the Rose Bowl. Particularly V Middlesex who have recruited Gilchrist and look likely to get Tendulkar. Notts have signed Nannes who has a fantastic record in T20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 I was thinking that as well. Warne, Mendis and Lee - that'd fill the Rose Bowl. Particularly V Middlesex who have recruited Gilchrist and look likely to get Tendulkar. Notts have signed Nannes who has a fantastic record in T20. Nannes is an excellent signing by Notts, I think it was their coach ( Mick Newell ?) described him as the "the most effective Twenty20 bowler in the world ." For sure he is very, very good though I would still prefer Brett Lee, please ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 26 November, 2009 Share Posted 26 November, 2009 Would be a bold move to use up both overseas places on spinners. Shows alot of confidence in the rest of the team. Teams can sign 4 overseas players for 20/20 I believe but play only 2 in any one match. Would feel 3 would be enough, leaving 2 on the sidelines each match would seem to be quite costly though the idea clearly indicates what a money spinner 20/20 has become. I'm trying really, really hard to take it seriously though saying that I clearly want Hants to win every game and will watch them at every opportunity in any format. However, I have NO interest at all in International 20/20 and think they should stick to Tests and 50 over ODI's which gives more of a balance. It's not going to happen though:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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