WEST Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor is joining Somerset for their Vitality Blast campaign.
Taylor, who has played in 30 T20s for his country, will be available for the final nine group stage matches of the competition and is set to make his debut against Surrey at the Kia Oval on July 27.
He said: "I’m really excited to be joining Somerset for the Vitality Blast.
"It’s a real honour to join such a prestigious club and I hope that I can help bring my experience to what looks like a really exciting group of young players."
During his international T20 career, the 34-year-old has claimed 33 wickets at an average of 26.15, with a best of three for six.
He has also featured in 89 other T20 matches and taken 104 wickets at an average of 24.49 with a best of five for 10.
Somerset director of cricket, Andy Hurry, said: “We are delighted to have secured such a high-quality player for the business end of the Vitality Blast.
"He brings with him a wealth of International T20 experience and is a player who can really impact games with the ball, both with the new ball and especially at the end of an innings."
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