Nottinghamshire's Mark Footitt to join Lancashire on loan

The 33-year-old will be available for the club's first two first-class fixtures of the season, against Loughborough MCCU on April 5 before a trip to Lord's to face Middlesex the following Thursday

Lancashire have announced that Notts bowler Mark Footitt will join on loan for the first month of the season.

The 33-year-old will be available for the club's first two first-class fixtures of the season, against Loughborough MCCU  on April 5 before a trip to Lord's to face Middlesex the foLlowing Thursday.

Footitt follows Luke Wood out of Trent Bridge - his fellow left-armer has joined Northants on loan.

Notts director of cricket Mick Newell said: "The loan system is something we’ve used consistently for a number of years now and it works well for us.

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"Once we’ve made a decision on which bowlers are going to start the season, it makes complete sense for us that those who aren’t involved in that to play the highest standard possible of competitive cricket.

"We can recall a player from loan at any time if something changes with regards selection or injuries.

"It’s good for Lancashire because they get use of a quality fast bowler. It’s good for Mark getting to play first-class cricket – and if he comes back with fitness and form having put some overs in his legs, it’s also beneficial for Notts."