���˿���

Lancashire Lightning have signed Ireland all-rounder George Dockrell for the remainder of their T20 Vitality Blast campaign.

The left-arm spinner and right-hand bat goes straight into the squad for Wednesday's game against Notts Outlaws, with Lightning in second place in North Group, well-placed to qualify for the knockout phase.

Dockrell has picked up 83 T20 wickets for his country with an economy rate of just over seven and averages 20 with the bat.

The former Somerset player has been playing for Leinster Lightning in Ireland's inter-provincial competition.

Lancashire head coach Dale Benkenstein said: “With the potential for knockout round matches in September and uncertainty around player availability, George provides us with another overseas option for the latter stages.

“He will go straight into the squad for the final two matches of the group stage this week and will offer us an experienced left-arm spin option, while he can also be a match-winner with the bat in the finisher role as he has proven on the international stage with Ireland.”