Australian Fast Bowler Riley Meredith Joins Somerset for Vitality Blast

Riley Meredith, the Australian fast bowler, has joined Somerset for their Vitality Blast campaign and will remain with the club until at least the quarter-final stage of the competition. The 27-year-old will also be available to play in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup group stages and a "managed number" of Vitality County Championship matches.

Meredith has expressed his excitement about playing in English conditions and is eager to contribute to Somerset's success. "Somerset are the current Vitality Blast champions and I'll be doing everything I can to help them retain the title," he said.

To date, Meredith has represented Australia in five T20Is, claiming eight wickets at an average of 23.50. He also played a one-off ODI against West Indies in 2021.

Throughout his T20 career, Meredith has amassed 114 wickets in 91 matches, with an average of 25.42. His best performance came for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, where he took 4 for 21. He has also represented Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in the IPL.

Somerset Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry, praised Meredith's abilities and experience. "He bowls with real pace and skill and will add further experience and a different dimension to our bowling attack," Hurry said.

Meredith is determined to achieve further international recognition and is eager to play a key role for Somerset this summer. "Somerset are one of the biggest names in the English domestic game and I'm excited to be able to play a part in their journey this year," he added.

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