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Lancashire sign overseas player Ryan McLaren

Ryan McLaren has played 54 ODI matches, taking 77 wickets at an average of 27
Image: Ryan McLaren has played 54 ODI matches, taking 77 wickets at an average of 27

Lancashire confirm the signing of South African all-rounder Ryan McLaren as their overseas player for 2017.

The 33-year-old played for Hampshire last season and made his reputation in county cricket with Kent where he claimed a hat-trick in the Twenty20 Cup final of 2007.

Mclaren has played two Tests, 12 T20s and 54 one-day internationals for the Proteas, but last appeared for them two years ago. He will be available for the whole season in all formats.

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Lancashire head coach Ashley Giles said: "We're thrilled to bring Ryan into our squad for next year. He brings international experience to what is a relatively young, but extremely talented changing room.

"He will certainly add depth to our seam-bowling department but will also give us balance with the bat too. His record in both ODI and first-class cricket is outstanding and we look forward to welcoming him to Emirates Old Trafford."

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McLaren added: "I'm delighted to be joining up with Lancashire next year. It's a big club and I can't wait to start working with Ashley Giles and the squad at Emirates Old Trafford.

"I'm looking forward to being a part of the squad in all competitions and hopefully win some more silverware for the club."

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