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Worcestershire CCC has confirmed the signing of 28 year old fast medium seam bowler from West Australia, Steve Magoffin, as their overseas bowler for the first part of the season subject to the normal clearance and work permit regulations.

Magoffin has had an excellent Pura Cup season in Australia with 29 wickets at 23.31 and an economy rate of 2.32 runs per over.

Director of Cricket, Steve Rhodes, says “Steve is a tall and lively ‘hit the deck’ bowler who has excellent control. This will make him a tough opponent to face on the early season English wickets. He is highly recommended by Tom Moody who is his coach at West Australia and we are delighted to give him an opportunity to make a name for himself in England.”

Steve Magoffin says “I am delighted to be joining Worcestershire CCC at the start of the season. My coach at Western Australia, Tom Moody, speaks very highly of the club, the squad and the setup at New Road and I can’t wait to join up with Steve Rhodes, Vikram Solanki and the rest of the team. I am very eager to pull on the shirt for Worcestershire and get the ball in my hand for the season opener against Warwickshire”.

Magoffin is expected to arrive in time for the final pre- season game against Herefordshire.

The full pre- season schedule is:
1st April v Warwickshire at New Road
3rd/4th April v Leicestershire at Leicester
8/9th April v Essex at Chelmsford
12th April v Herefordshire at New Road