Yorkshire sign New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears

Ben Sears, the New Zealand rapid bowler, has signed for Yorkshire for the 2025 season, and will arrive in time for their 2d County Championship sport of the season, towards Worcestershire at Headingley. Sears, 27, has inspired together with his uncooked tempo for New Zealand, which includes in his most effective Test up to now, in opposition to Australia in 2024, while he claimed five wickets at Christchurch, consisting of four for 90 within the second innings. He had formerly made his T20I debut against Bangladesh in 2021. He might be joined at Headingley via his fellow New Zealand quick Will O'Rourke, who has signed for the T20 Blast, while the membership has additionally drawn comparisons with his compatriot, and former Yorkshire overseas participant, Lockie Ferguson. "I can't wait to get over to Headingley and start playing with the guys," Sears said. "Some of the signings made already are interesting and I wish I can add to that. "It's critical to set the tone early in any season. We have a few large games in that first block, and I'll be equipped to get the crew off to the first-class begin viable." Head Coach Anthony McGrath said: "Ben is a actual talent who can get some extra soar when he bowls. In that early phase of the year whilst pitches can be greener or slower, he's going to be a actual handful and I'm excited to get him over and begin operating with him." Gavin Hamilton, General Manager of Cricket added: "To entice such proficient bowlers like Ben to the club is testament to the trap of Yorkshire across the globe. Ben is an interesting expertise and will provide the squad with a further element as a way to be vital this season. "We're thrilled he has signed and stay up for welcoming him to Headingley in April."