Durham sign New Zealand international Zak Foulkes for T20 Blast

Durham have announced the signing of New Zealand international fast bowler Zak Foulkes for the T20 Blast Group stage. 

Foulkes, who has taken nine wickets in seven T20 internationals for New Zealand, played seven games in last year’s Blast for the Birmingham Bears.  

Alongside his international exploits, Foulkes has taken 55 wickets in New Zealand’s domestic T20 competition for the Canterbury Kings.

After signing for Durham, Foulkes told the club website: “I am really excited to be joining Durham for the Vitality Blast this season. I have heard great things about the Club and can’t wait to get involved.” 

Durham reached the knockouts of last season’s T20 Blast but fell at the quarter-final stage after a five wicket defeat against Surrey.

Marcus North, Durham’s Director of Cricket, told the club’s website: ““It was important we brought in a player who will provide us with a clear point of difference within our bowling attack and that is exactly what Zak brings. 

“At only 22, Zak has already shown across the international and domestic game how much of a dynamic and well-rounded player he is in the T20 format.”