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For four Vitality Blast matches, Ashton Agar will play for Northamptonshire in lieu of Sikander Raza, a temporary substitute from Zimbabwe.
After the competition, Agar—who was selected for Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign—will join the team and take Raza’s place when he leaves for Zimbabwe’s national team to play India in a series.
“I’m delighted to be joining the Steelbacks in the Blast this year,” Agar said. “There’s a really exciting mix of players in the squad and hopefully we’re in a really strong position in the table when I join.”
Agar, 30, won the Big Bash League with the Perth Scorchers and was a member of Australia’s winning team at the 2021 T20 World Cup.
at 47 Twenty20 Internationals, he has taken 48 wickets for Australia, his best being 6 for 30 against New Zealand at Wellington in 2021
“Ashton is a remarkable player with a real ability to change and win matches,” John Sadler, Northamptonshire’s head coach, said. “He’s got a winning mindset, has played at the highest level and we’re delighted to get someone of his calibre to the club.”
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Hopefully he can contribute some good performances and win us some games when he joins up with us.”