‘Toughest man in cricket’ Wade signs for Somerset
Somerset have signed Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade for part of the 2020 season.
The 31-year-old, whose move is subject to the club obtaining a no objection certificate and appropriate visa, will be available for Somerset’s opening seven County Championship fixtures.
We don’t really know what happened here, so we’ll just let Nathan Lyon explain 🤷 @alintaenergy | #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/N5sy2mJt7g
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2019
Wade, who has played 30 Tests for Australia, said: “It’s an exciting challenge and one that I’m looking forward to.
“I got a good taste of English conditions last summer and it’ll be good to come back over and to hopefully contribute to Somerset winning matches in the County Championship.
“Somerset have got a excellent squad and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the guys and to getting out on the pitch with them.
Wade v Wagner at the ‘G will be UNMISSABLE. #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/GCaoEzeHMq
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 23, 2019
“I’m told that Somerset have a bit of a history of Australian players doing well for the club, so hopefully I can add my name to that list.”
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