Sporting Digest: Cricket

YORKSHIRE have completed the signing of the 24-year-old all-rounder Michael Bevan, from New South Wales, as their overseas player for next season.

DURHAM have signed the Surrey off- spinner, James Boiling, 26, on a two-year contract.

DAVID SMITH, the former England batsman, is due to take over the role of Sussex's batting coach after 21 years in the first-class game. Smith, 38, will also captain the county's second XI next season.