Mitchell McClenaghan joins Lancashire for the Friends Life t20

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New Zealand's star fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has joined Lancashire Lightning for the Friends Life t20.

The 27 year-old left arm seamer has starred for his country in the Champions Trophy, taking eight wickets in two matches.

He joins Australian Simon Katich as Lightning’s second overseas player for the tournament.

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Just champion: Mitchell McClenaghan (centre) has had a superb Champions Trophy so far, taking eight wickets

McClenaghan, who has the most wickets for an ODI bowler after nine games with 26, said: 'I am delighted to be joining Lancashire for the Friends Life t20.

'I have enjoyed being part of the New Zealand tour of the UK and Champions Trophy squad so far, and the opportunity to broaden my cricket experience by playing county cricket was too good to turn down.

'Lancashire are a club with a great history and tradition and I hope to be able to help them to T20 success this season.’

Grounded: McClenaghan, who will join Lancashire for the Friends Life t20, dives in to make his ground against Sri Lanka in Cardiff

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Lancashire cricket director Mike Watkinson said: 'Mitch is a relative newcomer to International cricket but has made rapid progress to become a very influential member of the New Zealand one-day side.  His ability with the new ball and at the back end of the innings makes him ideal for us.'

And head coach Peter Moores added: 'To have an international quality left arm seamer joining us for the Friends Life t20 competition is very exciting and a real boost to the squad.

'The fact that Mitchell is coming straight out of International cricket in England means he will hit the ground running, and his competitive nature looks a perfect fit for how we go about our cricket.'

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