Middlesex Squad For The Stanford2020 Super Series

3 October 2008

Middlesex off To Antigua

The London county have included two signings to add to their 20/20 Squad

Middlesex announce the following 15-man squad for their trip to Antigua for the Stanford Super Series.

Shaun Udal (c), Neil Carter, Neil Dexter, Steven Finn, Billy Godleman, Tyron Henderson, Ed Joyce, Murali Kartik, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan, Tim Murtagh, David Nash, Alan Richardson, Ben Scott, Andrew Strauss.

Middlesex have signed Neil Dexter on a long term contract. Dexter, who spent much of this season on loan to Essex from Kent, is a promising batting all-rounder. Middlesex Chief Executive, Vinny Codrington, commented “We believe he is a major addition to our talented young squad.”

Middlesex have also signed Warwickshire’s Neil Carter on loan until the end of December 2008. “We are very grateful to Warwickshire for all their assistance in this matter,” added Vinny Codrington.

The squad will be flying out to Antigua on Sunday 19th October to prepare for their matches, which will be taking place at the Stanford Cricket Ground on the following dates:

26th October 2008 v England
27th October 2008 v Trinidad & Tobago
30th October 2008 v Stanford Superstars

BBC London will be providing ball by ball commentary for all of the Middlesex matches. The link to this can be found on our live coverage page by clicking on the BBC London logo.

The squad for the Champions League will be announced following the Antigua Tour.

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