NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

have agreed a new two-year deal with their NatWest T20 Blast-winning captain Dan Christian. The 34-year-old Australian all-rounder skippered the Outlaws to their first short-form title last season and will return to Trent Bridge in 2018 and 2019. Christian will continue to lead the T20 side, while new club captain Steven Mullaney focuses on the first-class and 50-over teams. ‘To lead the Notts Outlaws to their first T20 Blast Finals Day win this summer ranks as one of the most memorable moments of my career, so I’m thrilled to be captaining the side again,’ said Christian.