Opening batsman David Kelly is transferring his allegiance from Central Districts to Northern Districts this summer.

He is basing himself in the Counties Manukau region over the summer.

With a double century among his 1393 first-class runs, where his average is 29.63, and his 886 one-day runs at 22.71, Kelly has a chance to carve a place for himself in a highly-competitive ND line-up this summer.

State Northern Knights coach Bruce Blair said: "It is pleasing to see a player with David's undoubted ability deciding to play his club cricket in the Northern Districts region."

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