Northants sign Durham's Kyle Coetzer on two-year deal

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Kyle Coetzer
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Coetzer has scored almost 400 runs in eight games this season

Northants have signed Durham and Scotland batsman Kyle Coetzer on a two-year contract.

The 27-year-old joined Northants on loan, external in August, after hitting 122 against the County in a CB40 match, external earlier in the season.

Head coach David Capel said: "We have witnessed at first hand what Kyle can do with the bat for and against us.

"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."

Northants are in contention for promotion in the County Championship, they currently lie second in the Division Two table.

Coetzer said: "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."

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