Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien has signed a short-term deal to play for English county side Leicestershire.
The big-hitting batsman will join brother Niall at the midlands club in May until 26 June for this year’s NatWest T20 Blast competition.
O’Brien carries an impressive strike rate of 132.35 in the 111 Twenty20 games that he has played, while his bowling has also been economical for that form of the game at only 7.5 runs per over.
The 31-year-old has represented Ireland at three World Cups and maintains the tournament record of the fasted century, scored in the historic victory over England in Bangalore at the 2011 event.
Leicestershire chief executive Wasim Khan said: “It is great to have Kevin as part of our NatWest T20 Blast team in 2015. Kevin adds further international experience to a line-up that includes his brother Niall, Grant Elliott, Mark Cosgrove, Clint McKay and Rob Taylor, and we look forward to seeing him in action at Grace Road.”
His brother Niall tweeted: “Welcome to the Foxes bud.”
Welcome to the Foxes bud @KevinOBrien113 . All at grace road will enjoy your power and silly celebrations
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) March 31, 2015