Sussex signal Henry Shipley for County Championship spell
Sussex have signed New Zealand quick bowler Henry Shipley to bolster their assault for the subsequent block of County Championship video games.
Currently second in Division Two, Sussex have drawn 5 of their six matches – which included seeing Glamorgan rack up a report second-innings rating of 737 at Hove final month – and Paul Farbrace, the top coach, had spoken of including firepower for the membership’s 4 fixtures in June and July.
With Steven Smith having completed a three-game spell and Cheteshwar Pujara on responsibility with India for the World Test Championship remaining and a tour of the Caribbean, Sussex had an abroad spot to fill, enabling Shipley to achieve his first style of county cricket.
“Henry is an exciting addition to our squad for the next four County Championship matches,” Farbrace mentioned. “We are really looking forward to Henry adding his high level of skill to our bowling attack and helping us to take 20 wickets.
“I’d additionally wish to thank New Zealand Cricket who’ve been improbable of their assist and help to make this occur.”
Shipley, 27, who has been capped in eight ODIs and five T20Is, will be available for Sussex’s home game against Worcestershire staring on Sunday, as well as fixtures against Glamorgan, Derbyshire and Yorkshire.
A right-arm seamer who stands 1.96m tall, Shipley averages 27.59 with the ball and is also a useful batter, with six half-centuries to his name.
Shipley said: “I’m actually glad to have signed on with Sussex, the group has been enjoying very well up to now within the Championship and I’m wanting ahead to getting there and contributing for the group.”