Cricket: Napier to play for CD

Essex and England A all-rounder Graham Napier will play for Central Districts in the domestic Twenty20 competition, the province said today.

Depending on the schedule, he would also play in a number of 50-over matches for the Stags after Christmas.

Coach Dermot Reeve said Napier's knowledge of New Zealand conditions and his ability with bat and ball would make him of immense value to Central.

Napier played for Wellington last season.

- NZPA