Chanderpaul's Durham move delayed

Shivnarine Chanderpaul's move to Durham has been delayed with his work permit taking longer than expected. The details of his deal have been agreed and he will join for the remainder of the season, but the move can't be finalised until the official paperwork is complete.

"We have agreed terms with [him]," said a Durham statement. "However, he will not sign for Durham CCC until he holds a valid work permit and visa. This process is in hand but may take some time."

Chanderpaul is also being lined up for a return in 2008 if Durham's current overseas professional, Michael Di Venuto, applies to become a European citizen. The Australian has an Italian passport through his father and as such would be classified as a Kolpak signing, freeing the county to sign Chanderpaul.

His move to Durham has come at an important time for the club. They have recently lost Scott Styris, who has been recalled by New Zealand Cricket after injury concerns. If Chanderpaul gets clearance to play he will be available for the Friends Provident final, at Lord's, on August 18.

Other members of the West Indies tour party are also joining counties. Jerome Taylor is at Leicestershire under a Digicel-sponsored scholarship and Daren Powell has signed with Hampshire.