Cairns returns to Nottinghamshire
Chris Cairns returns to Trent Bridge for three matches of Nottinghamshire's new season
Cricinfo staff
26-Jan-2006
Great news for Nottinghamshire fans - Chris Cairns is back, albeit temporarily. The allrounder Cairns will stand in as captain for Stephen Fleming next season, when he will lead the side for three matches of the C&G Trophy.
Fleming will be on tour with New Zealand in South Africa at the start of the season, and his fellow international, Cairns, is only too pleased to step into the breach. "Everyone knows that Trent Bridge is my second home," he said, "and I'm delighted to have another opportunity to return to Nottingham."
Notts' director of cricket, Mick Newell, was understandably delighted to have secured his services: "Chris ticks all the boxes and is going to be in the UK anyway, playing league cricket. I'm pleased he's coming back."
But what he won't be doing is playing any Championship cricket. Newell is keen for upcoming players to take their chance, saying: "Unless we have a real problem with injuries, I don't see Chris being involved in the competition."