The New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has joined Yorkshire club for the 2025 season and will arrive in time for the second County Championship game against Worcestershire at Headingley.
The 27 years made one test appearance for the Black Caps where he claimed five wickets at Christchurch including 4 for 90 in the second innings.
He will reunite with his fellow New Zealand pacer William O’Rourke who has signed for the T20 blast while the club has also drawn comparison with his compatriot and former Yorkshire overseas player, Lockie Ferguson.
“I can’t wait to get over to Headingley and start playing with the guys,” Sears said. “Some of the signings made already are exciting and I hope I can add to that.
“It’s important to set the tone early in any season. We have some big games in that first block, and I’ll be ready to get the team off to the best start possible.”
The Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath is pleased on Ben Sears addition saying, “Ben is a real talent who can get some extra bounce when he bowls.”
“In that early section of the year when pitches can be greener or slower, he’ll be a real handful and I’m excited to get him over and start working with him.”
Meanwhile, the General Manager of Cricket Gavin Hamilton said, “To attract such talented bowlers like Ben to the club is testament to the lure of Yorkshire across the globe.”
“Ben is an exciting talent and will provide the squad with an extra element that will be crucial this season.”
“We’re thrilled he has signed and look forward to welcoming him to Headingley in April.”
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