Gibbs, who has been playing in The Big Bash for Perth Scorchers alongside Durham’s Paul Collingwood, has 361 international caps to his name and he has played 123 domestic t20 matches, scoring over 3050 runs.
On signing for Durham CCC Herschelle Gibbs said, “Durham is really committed to their on the field development and have real ambitions to progress in t20, which is what attracted me to the club. There is some massive talent in the dressing room and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve. I’ve been performing pretty well in the t20 format and I think I can offer some real variation to the side. I’m looking forward to my experience contributing to plenty of Durham wins! ”
Head Coach Geoff Cook said, “It is a real coup for us to be able to bring a player of Herschelle’s calibre to our set up for the t20 competition. It just goes to show that Durham’s reputation as a progressive and successful club can attract quality players who want to help us win trophies. I’m excited by the prospect of having Herschelle in our team and I’m confident that he will add an extra dimension to our batting line up and some real personality out there in the middle.”
Give Herschelle a warm North East welcome on his first game for Durham by securing your seat for our opening Friends Life t20 match of the 2012 season on Sunday 17 June when the Dynamos face Notts Outlaws at Emirates Durham ICG. Individual match tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £5 for juniors when purchased in advance (£20 for adults on the day).
Friends Life Season Tickets offer the best value way of showing your support, with admission to all five home games in June and July for just £50 for adults and £15 for juniors. (Members Season Tickets are priced at £30 for adults and £10 for juniors).
Offers are available for groups of more than 10 people.
Tickets can be booked online at www.durhamccc.co.uk or by calling the Durham CCC Box Office, during office hours, on 0844 499 4466.