The 35-year-old Dane Paterson has joined Middlesex for the first half of the County Championship season after leaving Nottinghamshire.
He will spend the months of April and May playing for Middlesex in the County Championship, which will give him a chance to play at Lord’s and pitch his case for selection ahead of the World Test Championship final on June 11.
Dane Paterson took five-wicket hauls in both of the Tests he played in South Africa’s home summer, against Sri Lanka in Gqerbha, and Pakistan at Centurion.
He has signed a contract which covers Middlesex’s first seven Championship fixtures including four games at Lord’s where South Africa will face Australia in the WTC final.
Between the years 2021 and 2024, Paterson had spells with Nottinghamshire, making 45 appearances for the club and taking 180 wickets at an average of 23.25
“It’s an honour to be joining Middlesex,” Dane Paterson said. “I will do my best to give Middlesex the best chance of getting promoted back to Division One again, where the club belongs.”
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“I can’t wait to be playing at Lord’s – such a prestigious ground – and I’m just really excited about the challenge that lies ahead.
“Whilst obviously I’m sad not to be returning to Trent Bridge after what has been an amazing four years, I’ll always treasure the time I’ve spent there.”
“It quickly became a home away from home for me and I made friendships in the dressing room which I’m sure will last a lifetime.”
Kane Paterson will be joining Kyle Verreynne in signing for a county ahead of the WTC final, with David Bedingham also due to back at Durham. Rassie van der Dussen revealed on Thursday that he has turned down a move.
Middlesex did not sign an overseas player last year due to financial constraints but Paterson will be the third after Josh Little and Kane Williamson joined the Middlesex.
The Middlesex’s director of cricket said, “”We are really pleased to get this signing secured as Dane is a player that will bring an enormous amount of quality to our pace attack and is someone that can make a real impact for us in the first half of the season.”
“He has proven throughout the four-years he spent with Nottinghamshire that he has all the attributes needed to succeed in English conditions, and he brings with him a wealth of experience, built up over many years on both the domestic and international stages.”
