Lancashire have signed Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon for the whole lot of the 2024 county season.
Lyon, who will likely be out there for all competitions, is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in males’s Take a look at cricket with 496 in 122 matches.
The 36-year-old, a three-time Ashes winner, had a short spell in county cricket with Worcestershire in 2017.
Lyon performed two Exams on this summer time’s Ashes attract England, earlier than a calf harm sustained within the second recreation at Lord’s ended his collection early.
The bowler mentioned of becoming a member of Lancashire: “That is an thrilling alternative for me, and I’m actually trying ahead to heading over to England for a full season of county cricket with Lancashire.
“I like taking part in cricket in England. I am eager to continue learning, preserve enhancing my recreation and hopefully I can contribute to profitable matches for the Purple Rose and go on a number of the experiences that I’ve gained over time all through my profession.
“They have a strong squad at Lancashire and Emirates Old Trafford is a really great venue to play cricket at, so I am looking forward to that. It will also be great to catch up with Jimmy Anderson too.”
Mark Chilton, Lancashire’s director of cricket efficiency, mentioned: “Nathan is an extremely skilled and experienced operator and, once we heard that he was available for the duration of next summer, we jumped at the opportunity to add him to our squad for the 2024 season.
“His bowling file in each worldwide and home cricket speaks for itself, and we imagine that he will likely be an vital participant for us with the ball as we glance to attain our targets in all competitions.
“We have several young spin bowlers in our squad and for them to have the opportunity to learn from and play alongside somebody with almost 500 Test match wickets will be invaluable in their development and I am sure Nathan will play an equally significant role off the pitch as he will on it.”