Yorkshire have signed Australia’s limited-overs opener Aaron Finch.
The 27-year-old Melbourne Renegades Twenty20 captain will join up with the Headingley side after this season’s Indian Premier League.
He holds the record for a T20 international innings after scoring 156 against England in August but will play all forms of the game for Yorkshire.
“This is one of the biggest cricket clubs in the world with a history and tradition second to none,” Finch said.
“I’ve heard so much about the place and can’t wait to join up with Jason Gillespie [Yorkshire first-team coach] and the rest of the squad in May.
“When I heard Yorkshire were interested in signing me, I had no hesitation in signing. I had a good chat with Darren Lehmann [Australia coach] and he recommended that I joined the club. He can’t speak highly enough of the place and Yorkshire’s loyal supporters.”
