Australian all-rounder John Hastings has signed defending county champions Durham as an overseas player for the 2014 season in this summer. Durham Cricket Club announced on Twitter : The Duke joins the Champions! #Champions #Jets http://t.co/T7whdkOnsW — Durham Cricket Club (@DurhamCricket) March 17, 2014 The 28-year-old has represented his country for 15 times in all formats, will replace Dale Benkenstein in the County Durham squad. Durham coach Jon Lewis said in Durham's official website : "We are excited about the arrival of John, he is skilful with the ball and can also contribute well with the bat. He will be a strong addition with the red and white ball and we look forward to welcoming him to Durham." Hastings, nicknamed as "Duke" will arrive the Chester-le-Street once his IPL stint with Chennai Super Kings has concluded in June.
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