Bears secure T20 World Cup-winner Brathwaite for Vitality Blast

Braithwaite (32), who will be available for all group games, became one of the biggest stars in T20 cricket after his incredible four consecutive sixes, and 34 runs off 10 balls, took West Indies to glory in the ICC T20 World Cup final in Kolkata in 2016.

The Barbadian all-rounder is currently playing in the Pakistan Super League with Multan Sultans and has played in all premier T20 tournaments, including the Vitality Blast with Kent in 2018, the Indian Premier League, the Big Bash, the Caribbean Premier League and Bangladesh Premier League.

“Carlos is an outstanding addition to our team,” said Bears Director of Cricket Paul Farbrace.

“I was part of the England coaching team in 2016 when Carlos’ four successive sixes changed the ICC T20 World Cup final, so I’m well aware of his capabilities. I’m just glad that we’ll have the benefits of his qualities now that he’s signed for the Bears.”

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Carlos Brathwaite said: “It’s very exciting to join the Bears and to make Edgbaston my home this summer.

“I know that the team went very close to reaching the quarter finals last year, but we’ve got a lot of young talent in this squad and I’m hoping that we can push on further this year. Getting to Finals Day at our home ground would be fantastic.”

Vitality Blast tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at tickets.edgbaston.com or over the phone call 0330 551 1994 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).