SOMERSET have signed Australian batsman Chris Rogers as their overseas player for the 2016 season.

The 38 year-old, who retired from test cricket earlier this year, has sgined a one-year contract at Taunton

Rogers has a good deal of experience of the English County game having previously represented Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Middlesex.

Rogers said: “I’m really pleased to be joining a Club of the stature of Somerset.

"I have always enjoyed playing cricket in England and as soon as I heard that Somerset were interested I wanted to make it happen.

"There have been quite a few Australian players who have done really well down at Taunton and hopefully I can add my name to that list.

"I’m looking forward to the challenge and can’t wait to get started.”

Somerset director of cricket, Matt Maynard said: “Chris Rogers is an outstanding batsman with an excellent attitude towards the game.

"He will score runs on the field and will have a positive impact off it as well.

"He is an excellent professional and our young players will learn a lot from him."