Mitchell McClenaghan set for T20 Blast spell with Middlesex
Tuesday 19 May 2015 19:07, UK
New Zealand left-arm paceman Mitchell McClenaghan is to join Middlesex for the second half of their NatWest T20 Blast campaign.
McClenaghan, who has played 35 one-dayers and 16 Twenty20 internationals for the Black Caps, is currently playing for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and will link up with the county at the end of June.
The 28-year-old could make his debut against Sussex at Lord's on July 2 and will be available for their final six group games as an overseas replacement for South African seamer Kyle Abbott.
Abbott's spell in north London ends at the end next month.
Middlesex managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said: "Replacing one high quality overseas fast bowler with another was not easy but we have managed to do this with the signing of McClenaghan.
"Mitchell's style, left-arm fast, gives him a point of difference and his skill has allowed him to take wickets wherever he has played."
McClenaghan said: "It's every player's dream to play at Lord's and I am delighted to have the opportunity to do so wearing a Middlesex shirt."
