Bradford champs

It’s a nuisance for Nixon as Zak opts for Notts

By Jon Couch
LEICESTERSHIRE head coach Paul Nixon has told of his frustration after highlyrated youngster Zak Chappell turned down a new contract to sign for Nottinghamshire.
The Foxes offered the 22-year-old a lucrative deal to stay at Grace Road but the all-rounder has instead decided to sign a three-year contract to play division one cricket at Trent Bridge. Chappell has taken 31 first-class wickets in 14 appearances at 33.09 apiece including a career-best 6-44 against Northamptonshire this season. He has also scored 532 runs at an average of 31.29 with a best of 96 on debut against Derb...

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