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County Championship Division One side Northamptonshire have signed Australian fast bowler Jordan Buckingham.

The 23-year-old will be available for Northants' next three matches, starting with Thursday's trip to Somerset.

Buckingham took 25 wickets in his first seven first-class games for South Australia and claimed 6-58 on his debut for Australia A against New Zealand.

"He's an exciting young prospect who's rated highly by Cricket Australia," John Sadler.

"He showed his quality for Australia A recently and we think he'll complement our bowling attack well."

Buckingham replaces compatriot Lance Morris, who was ruled out of his overseas stint with a back injury.