Pollock returns to Warwickshire

The South African captain Shaun Pollock has agreed to rejoin Warwickshire on a one-year contract next season.

The 28-year-old all-rounder previously played for the county in 1996 when he made a spectacular debut, taking four wickets in four balls in a Benson & Hedges Cup match against Leicester. Pollock is likely to miss some cricket at the end of next season because of his involvement in the ICC Knock-Out Cup one-day tournament, but Warwickshire were keen to bring him back to Edgbaston.

"At this stage we are awaiting confirmation of how much cricket Shaun shall miss, but we now have the option of bringing in another overseas player to replace him if necessary," said the Warwickshire chief executive Dennis Amiss.

"We are still waiting for Shaun to return a signed copy of his contract, but we're pleased to say that he has now agreed terms with us.

Warren Hegg has succeeded John Crawley as the Lancashire captain for next season.

The 33-year-old wicketkeeper, one of the 11 England players who declared their availability to tour India last week, has been Crawley's deputy for the past two summers. "It's great news, especially after being selected for the winter tours," said Hegg.

The decision was made by Lancashire's committee on Monday after consulting with Mike Watkinson, who was recently appointed cricket manager. "I'm looking forward to working with Mike again and getting back to the winning ways we had at Lancashire in the 1990s," added Hegg.

Crawley, who had been captain since 1999, was not invited to re-apply for the job after a disappointing 2001 summer for Lancashire.

Steve James has been re-appointed captain of Glamorgan for a second season. The 34-year-old opening batsman took over the role from Matthew Maynard last season but injury restricted his involvement.