Jefferson signs three-year deal with Notts
As had been widely rumoured in recent days, Will Jefferson has signed a three-year contract with Nottinghamshire starting in 2007
Cricinfo staff
06-Sep-2006
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Jefferson agreed to part company with Essex at the end of the summer last month after failing to secure a regular place in their side during an injury-prone season.
"It was important for us to find a more than adequate replacement for Darren Bicknell when he retires at the end of this season and I'm delighted to have it done and dusted at this early stage," explained Mick Newell, Nottinghamshire's director of cricket. "I've been very aware of Will for the past four years because he always seemed to make a habit of scoring runs against us for Essex.
"He is a well-established player with plenty of first-class experience and although this season has been very frustrating for him, I can see his career really kicking on when he joins us next season."
"I'm absolutely thrilled about being given this opportunity and I'm really looking forward to justifying the faith Mick Newell has shown in me," said Jefferson. "I'm desperate to get going with Notts and although I'm not playing at all at the moment, I'll be ready when the time comes. I always seem to have done well at Trent Bridge and I honestly believe that it is an environment in which I can excel."
Derby-born Jefferson, who is 26 and at 6'10" is one of the tallest first-class cricketers ever, has made 11 hundreds in 67 first-class matches with a top-score of 222 against Hampshire in 2004.