Warwickshire sign Ben Mike from Leicestershire on loan

The 20-year-old right-arm seamer has swapped clubs on a four-week loan deal, which will take in three County Championship matches

Ben Mike has made a short-term move from Leicestershire to Warwickshire.

The 20-year-old right-arm seamer has swapped clubs on a four-week loan deal, which will take in three County Championship matches.

Warwickshire have been hit by injuries of late and Mike's arrival will help ease the strain. He is available for the clash with Kent, which is due to start on Sunday.

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“With mounting injury concerns to our seam bowling ranks, we’re very grateful to Paul Nixon and Leicestershire for allowing Ben to join up with the squad at such short notice,” said Warwickshire’s sport director Paul Farbrace.

“He’s a good young prospect and several members of our coaching team were impressed with what he showed against us in the away Championship game against Leicestershire last season.

“Aged only 20, it’s great that we can play a part in his development as a cricketer, with three opportunities for him to feature for us in the Championship in coming weeks.”

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