Middlesex have secured the services of New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan, who signed a contract with the English county club to play six T20 Blast matches this summer.
The 28-year-old, who is currently representing Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, will arrive at Lord’s in the start of the July as a cover for South Africa’s Kyle Abbott, whose contract with the club expires in June.
“Replacing one high quality overseas fast-bowler with another was not easy but we have managed to do this with the signing of McClenaghan,” Angus Fraser, the managing director told the club’s official website.
“Mitchell’s style, left-arm fast, gives him a point of difference and his skill has allowed him to take wickets wherever he has played.”
The left-arm fast bowler added: “I am delighted to have signed for Middlesex for the NatWest T20 Blast. It’s every player’s dream to play at Lord’s and I am delighted to have the opportunity to do so wearing a Middlesex shirt.”
McClenaghan has played 35 ODIs and 16 Twenty20 International for New Zealand, will be available for their final six group game of T20 Blast campaign.
BREAKING NEWS: Mitchell McClenaghan to join the club for the final 6 @NatWestT20Blast group matches! Welcome @Mitch_Savage! #TeamMiddlesex
— Middlesex Cricket (@Middlesex_CCC) May 19, 2015
@Middlesex_CCC Cheers. Really looking forward to contributing to a successful campaign. See you all in July.
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) May 19, 2015
