Nottinghamshire News: By George...

 

26/02

Pravda:

Scotland batter George Munsey has agreed a deal to join Notts Outlaws for the duration of the 2026 Vitality Blast.

Munsey, 33, has more than 150 white-ball caps for his country, and was selected for his nation’s squad for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

He has scored in excess of 2,600 T20 runs in his career, at an average of 28.17 and a strike rate north of 141, and has previously represented Hampshire and Kent in the Vitality Blast.

Munsey will be available for the entirety of the Outlaws’ Blast campaign in 2026, which begins against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge on Friday 22nd May, including any potential knockout games.

“I’m really excited to get the opportunity to come and play for Notts and call a wonderful venue like Trent Bridge home in the middle of summer,” said Munsey.

“I’ll be taking this chance with both hands and aiming to contribute as much as I can, both on the field and off it, and hopefully we can deliver success this year.”

As a British passport holder, Munsey will be registered as a domestic player for the duration of his stay at Trent Bridge.

Born in Oxford, Munsey moved to Scotland aged 13 and was educated in Musselburgh in Edinburgh’s eastern suburbs, before making his international debut in June 2015.

He has a T20 top score of 132, made from just 61 balls in a 2024 World Cup qualifier, while in June 2018 hit a crucial 55 as Scotland pulled off a famous ODI win over England in Edinburgh.

“I feel like I have a lot of experience that I can bring to this group, and hopefully that will help us have a successful year in the Blast,” continued Munsey.

“So many great players have played for the Outlaws in this format down the years, and I can’t wait to step out at Trent Bridge in front of a big crowd this summer.”

Head Coach, Peter Moores, added: “George adds another experienced batter to our Blast squad, as we continue to develop our team into one that can really push for honours in this format.”

“There will still be plenty of opportunities for our homegrown players to push their case for selection, though George gives us additional depth and experience.

“That will be important as we head into another busy season in all formats of the game.”

11/02

Chesterfield CC have signed Ben Martindale , for times when County committments allow in 2026.

Notts will play a "home" game at Queens Park in MBC on 7 August against Northants.

05/02

Notts Outlaws have signed 41 year old Peter Siddle for this year's Blast competition.

Pravda:

Experienced Australian seamer Peter Siddle has agreed a return to Trent Bridge, 12 years after his last match for Nottinghamshire, to play the entirety of the 2026 Vitality Blast.

Siddle, 41, has 230 career white-ball appearances, and recently enjoyed a standout Big Bash that saw him claim 16 wickets at an average of just 17 for Peter Moores’ Melbourne Stars.

Having previously lifted the Big Bash title in 2018 while with Adelaide Strikers, he has also won two Sheffield Shields, an Australian One-Day Cup title, and the County Championship.

He will be available for the full duration of the 12-match group stage, which begins at Trent Bridge against Yorkshire on Friday 22nd May, as well as any potential knockout fixtures.

“I’m so excited and really looking forward to be heading back to Trent Bridge, and this time for the Vitality Blast,” said Siddle.

“I’ve enjoyed my experiences in the Blast before, and coming off the Big Bash, where I felt great and made some good contributions, I can’t wait to get over to England again.”

Siddle’s previous taste of Trent Bridge came during the 2014 season, when he made 11 productive appearances in the Championship, claiming 37 wickets at 31.48 apiece.

Prior to his international retirement in 2019, Siddle earned 89 caps for Australia, and helped his country win the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2013-14 Ashes series.

In all, he claimed 238 all-format international wickets, and on Test debut away to India in 2008, made the great Sachin Tendulkar his maiden scalp for Australia.

“It’s been great to work with Peter Moores at the Stars over the last couple of seasons, so I’m excited to continue that link-up,” continued Siddle.

“Playing in front of the Notts members and supporters was also something I really enjoyed last time, so I’m excited to see them again and hopefully contribute to some success!”

Head Coach, Peter Moores, added: “I’m really excited that Pete has agreed to come back to Notts and rekindle his association with the club. 

"Over the years he’s managed to simplify the game, and his wealth of experience will be really valuable for our bowling group. 

"His whole approach to playing and training has allowed him to extend his career, and he’s now bowling as well as he ever has.

"Having watched him over the last two years at Melbourne Stars, I’m sure our members and supporters are going to love his wholehearted approach to playing the game."

30/01

From March there will be a subscription website dedicated to cricket based at Trent Bridge, launched in conjunction with thirteen other counties content. I'm not sure if one subscription buys you into call counties output or just "Trents'".

Whilst this has nothing to do with Nottsview, I wish them all luck in their new venture.

Of course Nottsview will remain FREE, now into its sixteenth year.

Link to Trent release information here

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