Laxman to make Notts move
Indian star VVS Laxman will join Nottinghamshire in August as a replacement for Adam Voges.
The batsman has scored 12 Test hundreds including a career best 281 against Australia in 2001 and was named Wisden Cricketer of the year in 2002.
Laxman, who has also briefly appeared for Lancashire, said: "Hopefully it will be a successful time for the club and I can make a positive impact."
Essex join hunt for Moore
Essex have joined the race to sign in-demand South African born Worcestershire opener Stephen Moore.
The Eagles have become the fifth county to give Worcestershire 28 days notice of approach to speak to Moore.
Worcestershire chief executive Mark Newton said: "Stephen Moore has said he wants to play his cricket at Worcester and we want him to play out his career at Worcestershire."