Bichel's Middlesex snub

Middlesex have failed to sign Australian all-rounder Andy Bichel after losing the services of opening bowler Ashley Noffke.

Bichel, 33, has instead agreed to spend the summer with Worcestershire, the county he played for in 2001.

Middlesex head coach John Emburey said: "We made an approached to Bichel but I think his heart was at Worcester.

"What we really need is a top-class spin bowler and there aren't many of these around."