Canterbury Cricket has secured the services of BLACKCAPS all-rounder Daryl Mitchell for the 2020/21 season.

Hamilton born Mitchell, has played over 200 matches for Northern Districts and has represented New Zealand in 11 T20 internationals while also making his Test debut against England at Seddon park last summer.

The 29-year-old has put family at the forefront of his decision to move to Christchurch.

“Obviously it was a pretty hard decision to make. I’ve been lucky to play for Northern Districts for a long period of time but with a young family now and my wife being from Christchurch, it’s all fallen into place pretty perfectly to allow her to be home,” he said.

“As an international and domestic cricketer we do spend a lot of time away from home so for her to have support from family and friends around her was massive. It obviously has some cricket positives for me personally and as a team as well.”

Mitchell will make his move south next month and link up with the squad from the 1st of August.

Article added: Wednesday 10 June 2020