Hampshire sign up McLean (10 April 1998)

10 April 1998

Hampshire sign up McLean

By William Gray

NIXON McLEAN, the West Indies fast bowler, yesterday agreed a one-year contract as Hampshire's overseas player for the forthcoming season in a deal arranged by Malcolm Marshall.

Marshall, coach to the West Indies and Hampshire, persuaded McLean to play a season in the county championship after Australian paceman Michael Kasprowicz withdrew from a two-year contract because of heat exhaustion and compatriot Andy Bichel declined the post.

McLean, 24, from St Vincent, has played four Tests and eight one-day internationals and is regarded by Brian Lara as the quickest bowler in the Caribbean. He took five wickets at an average of 40.60 in three Tests against England.

Hampshire head coach Tim Tremlett said: "Although he would appear to be thirdchoice, Malcolm rates Nixon very highly indeed."

Source :: Electronic Telegraph (https://www.telegraph.co.uk)