Kiwi star Latham to join Durham
Tom Latham has agreed to join Durham as the English county's overseas player.
LONDON (AFP) - New Zealand opener Tom Latham has agreed to join Durham as the English county s overseas player for the second half of the 2017 season.
Latham is Durham s second overseas recruit this week after South Africa batsman Stephen Cook signed on for the first half of the forthcoming campaign.
Cook is expected to be selected for his country s Test series against England in July and August.
Latham, who has already played for Durham s academy and second team, will arrive after the Champions Trophy in June as Cook s replacement.
The 24-year-old left-hander is an emerging force in Test and one-day international cricket.
"I am really looking forward to another stint in county cricket in 2017," he said.
"It is even more exciting to be returning to Durham. I can t wait to get started with my new team-mates and hope to be able to contribute positively both on and off the field."
