David Hussey to sign for Notts

David Hussey is to sign for Nottinghamshire as their second overseas player for next season, according to the Times. Although negotiations are continuing and nothing is expected to be announced for a week to ten days, Hussey is almost certain to join Stuart MacGill, the Australian legspinner, at Trent Bridge.

Hussey, 26 and brother of Mike, who played his first one-day international for Australia last week, has made a tremendous impact on Australian domestic cricket since moving from Western Australia to Victoria two years ago. He has averaged 97 this season, and averages 72 for Victoria.

His four first-class hundreds include a top score of 212 not out against New South Wales, and his impressive form caught the eye of Lindsay Walker, a Nottinghamshire coach. Hussey has also been recommended by Steve Waugh, believed to be the county's original target, but who turned down an offer for family reasons.