The South African all-rounder will be available for four County Championship matches
Essex have announced the short-term signing of South African all-rounder Eathan Bosch for the Vitality County Championship.
Bosch will be available for four red-ball matches, at home against Durham and Worcestershire, and away trips to Surrey and Hampshire.
The 26-year-old possesses a good record in first-class cricket, having taken 92 wickets at an average of 27.18 and 1,053 runs at 22.89. That's seen Bosch make one century, as well as seven half-centuries.
The South African's spell at Essex will be his first outside of his home nation. He joins compatriots Simon Harmer and Dean Elgar at the county; all three would be able to feature in the same XI, with Elgar, who holds a British passport, not counting as an overseas player.
Essex are currently two points shy of Division One leaders Surrey in the County Championship, having racked up 113 points after seven games.
Upon his arrival at Chelmsford, Bosch said: "I'm super excited to be here. It was a pretty easy deal to accept, and I'm looking forward to my time with the Eagles. It will be nice to play outside of South Africa, and to see what my skills can bring to the table."
"It will definitely be a learning experience, but I'm looking forward to experiencing a bit more of the country, and especially Chelmsford!"
Bosch will join compatriot Simon Harmer in Chelmsford (Getty Images)
Essex head coach, Anthony McGrath, added: "Eathan is a terrific addition for us, and we're delighted to welcome him to the team.
"There's huge value in a well-stocked seam bowling cupboard, and with his experience of bowling in different conditions, he will add a new dimension to our attack.
Anthony McGrath is excited to welcome Bosch to Essex (Getty Images)
"He will also be able to push everyone around him to new heights, which will be extremely beneficial as the Championship season heads towards its finale."
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