Tuesday 10 May 2016 12:28, UK
Middlesex have announced Australia international George Bailey will join the county at the end of June and the hard-hitting middle-order batsman has announced he cannot wait to get started.
Bailey has played five Tests, 71 ODIs and 28 T20 internationals, and has captained the Australia limited-overs side.
"I can't wait to get over there," said Bailey. "I'm itching to play in the UK again after a productive and enjoyable stint last year with Sussex.
"Middlesex is a quality club and I'm looking forward to helping them achieve their objectives this season.
"Playing at Lord's is an absolute honour. Who wouldn't want to have Lord's as their home ground?"
Middlesex's managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said: "Obtaining high quality overseas player cover for an entire season is extremely difficult and everyone at Middlesex is delighted that we have been able to acquire the services of a player of George's ability.
"George is an outstanding cricketer with an excellent record in all forms of the game and, as someone who has captained his country, he will be a valuable addition to the squad both on and off the field.
"George's County Championship availability may be slightly affected by Australia's schedule and selection but he will be available for all our T20 Blast and One-Day Cup group stage matches during an important and busy period of the summer between the end of June and mid-August.
"We look forward to welcoming George to Lord's and I am sure our supporters will enjoy watching him perform for the county."
Bailey is the fourth overseas signing Middlesex have made, and Australia's Adam Voges plus the New Zealand duo Brendon McCullum and Mitchell McClenaghan will also play for the county this summer at various points.
