Somerset add another experienced international seamer to 2023 squad as Matt Henry signs on

Henry, who has previously enjoyed successful spells in county cricket with Kent, Worcestershire and Derbyshire, will be available for seven rounds of County Championship and the whole of the T20 Blast campaign

Somerset have bolstered their bowling ranks with the signing of New Zealand quick Matt Henry.

Henry, who has previously enjoyed successful spells in county cricket with Kent, Worcestershire and Derbyshire, will be available for seven rounds of County Championship and the whole of the T20 Blast campaign.

He is due to join up with the West Country club in time for the red-ball trip to Emirates Old Trafford to face Lancashire from May 11, following New Zealand's one-day international series against Pakistan.

^{Matt Henry has signed for Somerset [Getty Images]}

Henry's signing means Somerset have gone seamer-heavy in the overseas department for 2023, with experienced Australian bowler Peter Siddle set to be with the team until the end of August. 

"I enjoy playing in English conditions and I'm looking forward to joining up with Somerset. They are a club that are held in high regard, and I've heard only good things about the setup there," he said.

"I'm excited by the challenge, and I hope that I can make big contributions for Somerset both on and off the field."

MATT HENRY: CAREER STATS

First-class: 87 matches, 388 wickets (ave 24.02)

List A: 148 matches, 241 wickets (ave 26.52)

T20: 100 matches, 102 wickets (eco 8.65)

Head coach Jason Kerr emphasised the increased need for bowling attacks to be capable of taking 20 wickets in a game in this year's County Championship, particularly given the reduction in points on offer for draws.

"Matt's arrival will bring us even more potency," he said.

"He is a world-class performer who has demonstrated what he can do across all formats already within the English domestic game. He's got good pace and can swing the ball. What he will provide off the field will be equally as important. He has experienced playing all over the world and will be able to share a vast amount of knowledge."

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