Yorkshire sign veteran bowler Tye for T20 Blast

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Only Sean Abbott has taken more wickets in the Big Bash than Andrew Tye

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Yorkshire have signed Australian fast bowler Andrew Tye on a two-year deal for the T20 Blast.

The 39-year-old made 32 T20 appearances for Australia and is the second-highest wicket-taker in the Big Bash.

He has taken 86 wickets in the Blast in spells with Gloucestershire, Durham and Northants.

"It's a real privilege to be signing for Yorkshire. There is a proud tradition of Australian cricketers at Yorkshire and I'm excited to add to this and get amongst it with the guy," he told the club website., external