Somerset finally get Corey on board

NEW Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson will finally make his Somerset bow this summer having signed for the T20 Blast.

Anderson, 26, was due to join the Taunton side in 2015 but a back injury put pay to that. He will join the side this year though and is available for all matches of the Blast.

The power hitter has played in 13 Tests, 44 ODIs and 29 T20Is for New Zealand and smashed the second quickest one-day century of all time, reaching three figures in just 36 balls against West Indies in 2014.

Anderson said: “Having been unable to fulfil a contract at Somerset a few years ago due to injury, I’m excited to finally get the opportunity to play for such a distinguished club.

“Somerset have a strong squad that are looking to challenge on all fronts this season and I hope I can play my part as we push for the T20 title.”

Anderson, pictured, has a wealth of T20 experience, having represented Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He has played in a total of 96 domestic T20 matches in his career, scoring over 1600 runs.

Somerset director of cricket Matt Maynard added: “To be able to add a player of his calibre to the squad is great news for us.

“He’s an exciting player and a very talented cricketer who strikes the ball exceptionally well. It was a shame that he couldn’t play for us a few years ago but I have no doubt that he will show the supporters that it was worth the wait!”