Gloucestershire sign Australia international Dan Worrall

The 26-year-old bowler, who featured for Melbourne Stars in this year's Big Bash, is set to join Gloucestershire at the start of the season and will be with the team until July 2

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Gloucestershire have announced the signing of right-arm fast bowler Dan Worrall.

Worrall is available to play in County Championship and Royal London One-Day Cup.

The 26 year-old, who featured for Melbourne Stars in this year's Big Bash, is set to join Gloucestershire at the start of the season and will be with the team until July 2.

Worrall - who has made three ODI appearances for Australia - said: “It has been a long held ambition of mine to play County Cricket and I am grateful to Gloucestershire for providing me with a chance to do that.

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"I have heard only positive things about the potential of the squad being developed at Bristol and look forward to contributing to a successful 2018.

"I believe that I will be suited to bowling well in English conditions and I can’t wait to get started."

Head coach, Richard Dawson added: “It’s great to have Dan joining us for the first part of the season. I’ve had some really positive feedback regarding his bowling, which should suit English conditions.

"He bowls a full length with decent pace and has good one day skills. He will add depth and experience to our bowling attack for the start of the season. We’re all looking forward to having him here in Bristol."