Derbyshire have signed uncapped Australia all-rounder Hayden Kerr as a replacement for Sri Lanka seamer Suranga Lakmal, who is out for the season with an elbow injury.
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Kerr, who will be available for all formats, took 25 wickets in Australia's Big Bash League over the winter - only Peter Siddle took more - to help the Sydney Sixers reach the final.
"Hayden fits our bill," Derbyshire head coach Mickey Arthur said.
"He's just had a really good season with the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash, he's a left-arm fast bowler who can bowl at the death as well, and gives it a good whack with the bat.
"I spoke to (former England coach) Andy Flower about him, who rates him really highly, so he comes with a good endorsement because Andy is someone I respect and if he says someone is a good player, they generally are.
"He brings a whole lot to us, it will be his first time in England and he wants to make a mark.
"That's the kind of player we want, someone who wants to come in and make a difference and prove themselves. I couldn't be happier with our new signing."
Australian Associated Press
