"We have signed John Hastings for next year as the fast bowling all-rounder. He is going to be available for a long part of the season, hopefully all of the season depending on international commitments," said Steve Rhodes, Director of Cricket at Worcestershire County Cricket Club.
"At the moment we anticipate having some real continuity with our overseas player for next summer."
The 30-year-old has previously played for Durham and has enhanced his reputation over the years in limited-overs cricket.
"His qualities are excellent," Rhodes noted. "In 2015 he was fifth overall in the PCA Most Valuable Player rankings. He is renowned internationally as a T20-ODI player and is currently over with Australia in Sri Lanka.
"But his all-round qualities for all formats, with bat and ball, are excellent. John will give us a little bit of pace with the new ball. He is a competitive character on the field but a champion of a bloke in the dressing room. He is someone I feel will really help our youngsters."
Hastings, who has also featured quite regularly in the Indian Premier League, is excited to start working with his new club next year. "I am already looking forward to next summer and linking up with a club who are developing such an exciting group of young players," Hastings said.
"If I can help in any way with that development, I will be delighted. I have enjoyed my previous spells in county cricket and I am keen to contribute to Worcestershire in all formats of the game. In addition, I am looking forward to living in such a beautiful part of the world."
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