Essex have signed South Africa pace bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe as their overseas player for the first part of the season.
The left-arm seamer is not with the side for the LV= County Championship opener against Kent today but should be ready to make his debut against Middlesex next week.
Tsotsobe has been a prolific wicket-taker in the Proteas’ one-day side but fell out of the team during the recent World Cup to make way for an extra spinner on turning pitches.
“I am thrilled to be joining up with Essex and hope I can make a significant contribution for the county with the ball,” said Tsotsobe.
“As this is my first experience of county cricket, I obviously can’t wait to get started and I look forward to playing a part in regaining our Division One status.”
Head coach Paul Grayson added: “Obviously we are delighted to get him in. He has come highly recommended by people we know, as a left-armer he offers variation and we hope he will make a big impact for the start of the season.”
New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris will take over as the overseas professional for the Friends Life t20.
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