New Zealand batsman signs for Durham CCC

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Tyne and Wear
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Thursday 26 January 2017 at 5:36pm

Tom Latham will join Durham CCC in the second half of their 2017 season Credit: JULIAN SMITH/AAP/PA Images

Durham CCC have agreed to sign New Zealand batsman Tom Latham for the second half of the 2017 season.

The left-hander will return to the club as their overseas player during the second half of their 2017 season.

Latham will join Durham after the ICC Champions Trophy and will be available for selection after Stephen Cook’s departure at the end of June until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old international has previously featured for Durham’s Academy & 2nd XI sides.