Astle arrives in Manchester

Nathan Astle has arrived in Manchester ahead of his stint with Lancashire. He is replacement for Brad Hodge, who leaves after the current match against Middlesex to play in the Top End series in Australia.

Astle will join up with his new team-mates when they travel to Edgbaston for their C&G match against Warwickshire. If Lancashire win they secure a place in the final, at Lord's, against Sussex.