Opening batsman Michael Carberry has agreed to turn out for champions Perth Scorchers in the upcoming Big Bash League.
The 34-year-old, who was a member of the England squad that was defeated 5-0 in the most recent Ashes series in Australia, completed his switch following a conversation with head coach Justin Langer.
"Justin Langer got in touch and said they'd love to have me and I'm delighted and thrilled to get out there. It's a fantastic opportunity," he told the club's official website.
"I played there last year, obviously, with the Test match and I thought it was very well supported by the English fans as well as the Aussie fans.
"I've always enjoyed Perth; I've been there a few times as a young player as well on training camps or playing club cricket. To be back again and to play as a home will be fantastic."
Meanwhile, Langer added: "Michael Carberry is another exciting inclusion into our Scorchers squad. We've stuck to the formula of looking for senior professionals available for the full BBL campaign and Michael fits that bill perfectly."
The Scorchers begin their campaign on December 22 with a home encounter against the Adelaide Strikers.
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