Andy Blignaut

The Tasmanian Cricket Association (TCA) has signed star Zimbabwean all-rounder Andy Blignaut to play for the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers for the next three seasons.

Blignaut signed with the Tigers following discussions in the Zimbabwean capital Harare last week.He is currently maintaining his fitness training in Zimbabwe and is expected to arrive in Tasmania in late August / early September to join his new Cascade Tasmanian Tiger teammates in preparation for the 2004-2005 season.

TCA Chief Executive David Johnston said: "The TCA is extremely excited that it has been able to recruit a proven quality player in Andy Blignaut to play with the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers for the next three years.
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Andy has performed at the highest level and we are sure his undoubted talent will benefit the team and Tasmanian cricket."

Blignaut, an all-rounder who possesses the ability to bowl with good pace and hit the ball hard, has played 15 Test matches scoring 638 runs at an average of 24.53 and taken 51 wickets at an average of 32.62.

He has also played in 47 One-Day Internationals scoring 533 runs at 19.03 and taking 41 wickets at 43.39.

Touring Australia with Zimbabwe last season, Blignaut was consistently the second fastest bowler in the international cricket series, behind Brett Lee.
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Blignaut said from Harare, that he was extremely excited to be given the opportunity to play cricket in Australia and especially for the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers.He is looking forward with great enthusiasm to joining Tasmanian cricket, furthering his own cricket career and contributing to the success of the Tigers on and off the field.
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"Andy is a special young player and I am sure he will add a new dimension to the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers in the coming seasons."

The Tasmanian Cricket Association has signed star Zimbabwean all-rounder Andy Blignaut to play for the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers for the next three seasons.

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He is unable to get a work visa to play for the Tigers, the TCA are hoping to get this resolved in a week.

Zimbabwean all-rounder Andy Blignaut has signed to play for Tasmania for the next three years.

The 25-year-old's move follows fellow Zimbabwean Sean Ervine's move to Perth last month.He will join the Tigers in August to begin preparations for the domestic season.
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Blignaut has played 15 Tests, scoring 638 runs at an average of 24.53, and taken 51 wickets at 32.62.

Blignaut heads Down Under
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Former Zimbabwe international Andy Blignaut has joined Tasmania on a three-year contract.

Blignaut, a talented 25-year-old all-rounder who has found himself embroiled in the 'rebel 15' movement after being sacked by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union, joins the Tigers as a replacement for Australian one-day allrounder Shane Watson, who has moved back home to Queensland.
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Blignaut was one of 15 white players to object when Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak was stood down earlier this year, which precipitated a fall out with the ZCU, which is yet to be resolved

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Blignaut heads Down Under
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Former Zimbabwe international Andy Blignaut has joined Tasmania on a three-year contract.

Blignaut, a talented 25-year-old all-rounder who has found himself embroiled in the 'rebel 15' movement after being sacked by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union, joins the Tigers as a replacement for Australian one-day allrounder Shane Watson, who has moved back home to Queensland.
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Blignaut was one of 15 white players to object when Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak was stood down earlier this year, which precipitated a fall out with the ZCU, which is yet to be resolved

Adam Griffith has replaced Zimbabwean international Andy Blignaut, and Travis Birt makes way for Michael Bevan, who has recovered from an achillis tendon strain.
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TCA Chairman of Selectors, Peter Faulkner rates Andy Blignaut as a quality player and an essential element of the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers future success.
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"Andy and the coaching team are working together to ensure that he is in the best position to have that impact."

Blignaut signs to play for TasmaniaMELBOURNE, (Reuters) - Fast bowler Andy Blignaut became the second Zimbabwe rebel player in the past month to seek a new career in Australia when he agreed yesterday to sign for Tasmania.

Tasmania Cricket Association chief executive David Johnston said Blignaut would join the team in August to prepare for the Australian domestic season.
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A left-hand batsman, Blignaut has a highest score of 92 and averages 24.53 in his 15 Tests.
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Ervine, 21, and Blignaut have not played for Zimbabwe since the home series against Bangladesh in March.
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Blignaut and Ervine will join former Zimbabwe Test players Murray Goodwin (Western Australia) and Andy Flower (South Australia) in the Australia domestic competition.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) - Fast bowler Andy Blignaut became the second Zimbabwe rebel player in the past month to seek a new career in Australia when he agreed yesterday to sign for Tasmania.

Tasmania Cricket Association chief executive David Johnston said Blignaut would join the team in August to prepare for the Australian domestic season.
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A left-hand batsman, Blignaut has a highest score of 92 and averages 24.53 in his 15 Tests.
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Ervine, 21, and Blignaut have not played for Zimbabwe since the home series against Bangladesh in March.
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Blignaut and Ervine will join former Zimbabwe Test players Murray Goodwin (Western Australia) and Andy Flower (South Australia) in the Australia domestic competition.