Gibson signs for Durham

Ottis Gibson, the West Indian bowler and useful lower-order batsman, has signed a two-year contract with Durham. Gibson spent two seasons with Leicestershire, and has played two Tests and 15 one-day matches for the West Indies.

Coach Martyn Moxon said, "We are absolutely delighted that Ottis has agreed to join the club for the start of the 2006 season. He is an important addition to our seam attack - his proven ability and experience will undoubtedly be an asset to the squad."

Gibson has been Leicestershire's leading wicket-taker for the past two seasons, but he is looking forward to playing for a new county. "After their promotion to Division One in both forms of the game, this is a really exciting time for Durham," he said. "I'm looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. There [are] a talented bunch of young bowlers at the club and the opportunity to work with them and to help them develop is an exciting one."