Somerset

London, Dec 24: Somerset has signed Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade for the opening seven county championship games, subject to the club obtaining the No Objection Certificate and the appropriate visa.

"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," said Wade in an official statement.