Durham sign second overseas player
Durham have signed South African fast bowler Dewald Pretorius as their second overseas player for 2003
Durham CCC Media Release
30-Aug-2002
Durham have signed South African fast bowler Dewald Pretorius as their second overseas player for 2003.
24-year-old Pretorius, who made his Test debut for South Africa against Australia in 2001/02, currently plays for South North in the ECB North East
Premier League. He joins Australian Martin Love as the Club's second overseas professionals.
Dewald is looking forward to returning to the North East next year. He said: "This is a great opportunity for me to make a name for myself on the
County Circuit and I will be giving Durham 110%".
Durham Chairman Bill Midgley is delighted to have secured the Club's two
overseas professionals before the end of the season. He said: "We are
delighted that Dewald has joined us, he will bring much needed experience to
the team and his professional attitude and outlook will be a great help in
the development of our young squad".
Dewald Pretorius - Statistics Born: 6 December 1977, Pretoria, Transvaal Major Teams: Free State, South Africa Batting Style: Right Hand Bat Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Dewald and Club Chairman, Bill Midgley, will be available for one on one
interviews between 2.30 & 3.30. Please contact James Bailey on 07768 552
649 to arrange an appointment.