Coetzer makes Northants switch

Scotland batsman Kyle Coetzer has made his loan move from Durham to Northamptonshire permanent.

Batsman leaves Durham after seven years

Scotland batsman Kyle Coetzer has made his loan move from Durham to Northamptonshire a permanent one. The 27-year-old, who has been on loan at the County Ground for the past month, has signed a two-year contract with Northants after spending nearly seven seasons at the Riverside. Northants know that the Scotland international can be a devastating batsman after he smashed 122 from 109 balls, including two sixes and 14 fours, against them during a Clydesdale Bank 40 group match in July. His innings helped Scotland to a 12-run win, and Northants head coach David Capel lauded Coetzer's all-round ability. "We have witnessed at firsthand what Kyle can do with the bat for and against us," he said. "He's a good fielder too and his work ethic is at a high level. I think Kyle will prove to be a very good addition." Coetzer added: "I have been made to feel very welcome and I hope together we can push forward during this new phase of my career, and help Northants achieve their ambitions."