Gloucestershire sign Dan Worrall as overseas player for 2021 season

The 29-year-old previously represented the county in 2018, before a second spell in 2019 was cut short by a back injury

Australian seamer Dan Worrall will return to Gloucestershire as an overseas player in 2021.

The 29-year-old previously represented the county in 2018, before a second spell in 2019 was cut short by a back injury.

A three-time international cricketer in the ODI format, he has taken 185 first-class wickets across a 47-game career and is currently representing Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash.

Worrall will be available in all three formats for Gloucestershire; in his previous stints at Nevil Road, he played in the County Championship and Royal London Cup.

“They have a cracking bunch of lads who are all really dedicated to competing with the best and I can’t wait to be a part of that culture again,” he said.

“I have played a couple of seasons with Gloucestershire and love being in Bristol. The squad has had a couple of changes and the injection of some young talent into the group is exciting for the future of the club.

“My goal is to perform individually to a high standard and help lead the young players in the squad to develop and fulfil their potential.”

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Gloucestershire head coach Richard Dawson added: “First and foremost, Dan is a quality opening bowler who has shown previously at Gloucestershire how highly skilled he is, especially in English conditions.

“He’s a great person to have in the changing room and to have a new ball bowler for the whole season is a positive boost not just for the bowling attack but for the whole squad.

“He can play in all formats; he‘s showing that right now in the BBL and he’s played a couple of four-day games for South Australia so he’s very flexible in what he can do with his skills which is very useful to have.”

Like many counties, Gloucestershire were without an overseas player in 2020 due to the implications of the coronavirus pandemic. India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara had been due to join the club for the start of the season but that deal was cancelled.

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