Hampshire swoop for Powell

Daren Powell was outstanding during the Twenty20 and ODIs against England © Getty Images

Hampshire have beaten off competition from Glamorgan to sign West Indies pace bowler Daren Powell. The deal is subject to approval from the West Indies board, but he is expected to be available for the County Championship match against Durham starting on July 20 and his stay would include the Friends Provident final in August.

Powell was one of the key performers during West Indies one-day series win against England, taking 4 for 40 in the deciding match at Trent Bridge, and will join up with Hampshire after completing the quadrangular series in Ireland.

"We are delighted to sign an international bowler who's shown some great qualities in the West Indies tour," said Hampshire's team manager Paul Terry. "He'll add depth and extra fire power to the squad. He's keen, enthusiastic and willing to come and learn from county cricket, so hopefully it's set for a win win situation."

Shane Warne, Hampshire's captain, had initially hoped that Stuart Clark would return following a successful early-season spell, but he is committed to Australia ahead of the Twenty20 World Championships.

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