For the first half of the 2024 season, Durham have signed Australia Test seamer Scott Boland.

As well as playing in the County Championship, he will also play in the T20 Blast for Chester-le-Street until the end of July.

He has taken 35 wickets in 10 Tests, including 6-7 on his debut against England in December 2021.

In the final of the World Test Championship, Australia beat India with five wickets taken by Scott Boland

According to the club website, “I’m eager to join a strong bowling group and work alongside some new faces.”

This is the time for me to play county cricket, I’ve always wanted to, and I’m grateful to Durham for this opportunity.”

After seven seasons away from Division One of the County Championship, Durham won promotion back last season.