Joe Burns signs for Lancashire

Australia Test batsman Joe Burns has signed for Lancashire for the 2019 season, the county cricket club announced on Friday. The 29-year-old, who has played 14 Tests and six one-day internationals for his country, will be available for 10 county championship division two fixtures.

Burns, formerly of Leicestershire and Middlesex, told Lancashire’s official website: “Lancashire is a huge county with a fine history in the game and I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to play for the Red Rose next year.

“I’m determined to put in some match-winning contributions for the side and help Lancashire push for promotion at the first time of asking,” he added.

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Lancashire were relegated from division one in September.

The county’s director of cricket, Paul Allott, said: “He strengthens our batting line-up and brings a wealth of experience into the side. He will set a fantastic example to some of our younger batsmen in the way he approaches the game, both on and off the field.”