Warwickshire sign Carlos Brathwaite for 2021 Vitality Blast

The West Indian shot to fame after hitting four consecutive sixes in Kolkata to win the ICC T20 World Cup in 2016

Carlos Brathwaite will call Edgbaston home this summer after committing to Warwickshire’s white-ball outfit, Birmingham Bears, for the 2021 Vitality Blast.

The 32-year old shot to fame in 2016 after hitting Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to win the ICC T20 World Cup for West Indies in Kolkata.

Brathwaite, an explosive all-rounder, is currently playing in the Pakistan Super League for Multan Sultans and has played in numerous T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash.

The Barbadian played in the 2018 Vitality Blast for Kent, taking nine wickets in five appearances.

Commenting on the announcement, Carlos Brathwaite said: "It’s very exciting to join the Bears and to make Edgbaston my home this summer.

"I’ve heard a lot about the atmosphere and the big T20 crowds that come to Edgbaston to watch the Bears. I can’t wait to get started this summer in the Blast.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲.

Welcome, Carlos. 💪

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— Warwickshire CCC 🏏 (@WarwickshireCCC) February 22, 2021

"I know that the team went very close to reaching the quarter finals last year, but we’ve got a lot of young talent in this squad and I’m hoping that we can push on further this year. Getting to Finals Day at our home ground would be fantastic."

Meanwhile, director of cricket, Paul Farbrace added: "Carlos is an outstanding addition to our team.

"He’s a game changer who adds vital firepower to our middle order, but his variation with the ball gives us another strong seam bowling option.

"I was part of the England coaching team in 2016 when Carlos’ four successive sixes changed the ICC T20 World Cup final, so I’m well aware of his capabilities. I’m just glad that we’ll have the benefits of his qualities now that he’s signed for the Bears."