The rumours are correct - Nantie Hayward to join Worcestershire

Worcestershire CCC can confirm the recent speculation concerning South African fast bowler Nantie Hayward. Nantie will be joining the County for the 2003 and 2004 Seasons as one of the County's two Overseas Players along with Andrew Hall.

Nantie will join the County once his contract runs out with the United Cricket Board of South Africa in a few months time. He says "I am really looking forward to playing County Cricket with Worcestershire. I want to perform the best I can and to help the team achieve increased success. I am confident that if I do well it will help the team do well and that we will be competing for trophies."

Chief Executive Mark Newton expressed the Club's delight with the signing. He says "Nantie is an experienced Test Match opening bowler as he has proven recently against Pakistan. He will give our opening attack pace and hostility as we strive for First Division status in the Frizzell County Championship."