The Australian, back for his third stint at Taunton, will be available for the first seven matches of the County Championship
Somerset have named Matt Renshaw as their second overseas signing for the 2024 season.
The Australian will be available for the first seven matches of their County Championship campaign.
He joins compatriot Will Sutherland, who is available in both the County Championship and T20 Blast from April to July, in their overseas ranks.
Renshaw is no stranger to Taunton, having previously represented Somerset in 2018 and 2022.
In 14 first-class appearances for the county, he has scored 1,133 runs at 49.26, including five centuries and two half-centuries.
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Renshaw averages nearly 50 in red-ball cricket for Somerset [Alex Davidson/Getty Images]
Renshaw has played 14 Tests for Australia [Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images]
Over the course of his first-class career, the 27-year-old, who has earned 14 Test caps for Australia, has scored over 6,500 runs at 38.03 in 109 matches.
"I really enjoy my time with Somerset and I can't wait to go back again this summer. It's a special place and there's a great atmosphere around the whole club," he said. "I've always kept in touch with the guys, and I jumped at the chance of returning for a third time.
"The members and supporters have always been behind me and made me feel extremely welcome. I've never forgotten that, and hopefully I can help give them something to really cheer about in 2024."
Director of cricket, Andy Hurry, added: "Matt is a quality performer and he has proved that during his previous spells with us as well as domestically in Australia. Everyone can see he is on the cusp of further international recognition.
"With Tom Kohler-Cadmore recruited to the IPL across April and May, we wanted to bolster our ability to put opposition bowlers under even more pressure, and Renners has the proven ability here in England to really impact games and results."
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