Sears, 27, has impressed together with his uncooked tempo for New Zealand, together with in his solely Check to this point, in opposition to Australia in 2024, when he claimed 5 wickets at Christchurch, together with 4 for 90 within the second innings. He had beforehand made his T20I debut in opposition to Bangladesh in 2021.
He shall be joined at Headingley by his fellow New Zealand fast Will O’Rourke, who has signed for the T20 Blast, whereas the membership has additionally drawn comparisons together with his compatriot, and former Yorkshire abroad participant, Lockie Ferguson.
“I am unable to wait to recover from to Headingley and begin taking part in with the blokes,” Sears mentioned. “Among the signings made already are thrilling and I hope I can add to that.
“It is vital to set the tone early in any season. We’ve some massive video games in that first block, and I will be able to get the group off to the most effective begin doable.”
Head Coach Anthony McGrath mentioned: “Ben is an actual expertise who can get some further bounce when he bowls. In that early part of the yr when pitches could be greener or slower, he’ll be an actual handful and I am excited to get him over and begin working with him.”
Gavin Hamilton, Common Supervisor of Cricket added: “To draw such gifted bowlers like Ben to the membership is testomony to the lure of Yorkshire throughout the globe. Ben is an thrilling expertise and can present the squad with an additional component that shall be essential this season.
“We’re thrilled he has signed and look ahead to welcoming him to Headingley in April.”
