Back injury puts Northants’ Murphy on the sidelines

NORTHANTS wicketkeeper David Murphy will miss a “large chunk” of the current season after suffering a back injury.
Murphy, who is yet to play for the county this season, has had an operation on the injury though is keen to ensure his fitness is 100 per cent before battling for a place in the squad.
Northamptonshire’s head coach, David Ripley said: “Murph has battled his back issue for some time and now surgery is necessary which is a great shame.
“He has contributed a great deal to the squad in many different roles and I look forward to him making...

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