Ashton Turner will return to Durham for the T20 Blast after Tristan Stubbs' call-up for South Africa A's tour to Sri Lanka dominated him out of a deliberate stint within the north east.

He returns to the UK after a stellar residence season in Australia, lifting each the Big Bash and the Marsh Cup as captain and likewise that includes in Western Australia's profitable Sheffield Shield season.

"It is great news to have Ashton returning to Durham this season," Marcus North, Durham's director of cricket, mentioned. "He joins us on the back of an outstanding season for Perth Scorchers and Western Australia, where his experience and leadership skills have once again been evident for all to see."

"I'm excited to be joining up with Durham again for this year's Blast campaign," Turner added. "We have an exciting squad, and we have high expectations for the group this year. Hopefully we can achieve some success and have some fun along the way."

Stubbs was initially anticipated to hitch up with Durham straight after the IPL, however final month was included in South Africa A's touring squad to play 4 50-over video games and two red-ball fixtures in Sri Lanka in June.

Durham are one in all 5 counties with out a Blast title, and haven't reached the knockout phases in any of the final 4 seasons. They begin their 2023 marketing campaign away at Northamptonshire on Friday night time.