Middlesex replace duo

Australian Dirk Nannes is not classed as an overseas player

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Middlesex have signed Australian left-arm fast bowler Dirk Nannes and South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander.

The pair replace Friedel de Wet and Ashley Noffke, neither of whom will be available to the county. The ECB refused to authorise de Wet’s registration and Noffke was included in Australia's squad for the Caribbean tour starting next month.

Philander, 22, joins as an overseas player and will stay at Lord's until the arrival of Murali Kartik in June. Nannes holds a Dutch passport and is not classed as an overseas player.