Wright has won two Sheffield Shield titles with Tasmania and one at Victoria

Worcestershire have signed Australian all-rounder Damien Wright, 35, for the early part of the 2011 season.

Wright, who has taken 19 Sheffield Shield wickets for Victoria this term, will arrive for the County Championship match with Yorkshire on 8 April.

"His experience and quality will be a bonus in getting a good start to what a challenging year in Division One," says director of cricket, Steve Rhodes.

"Damien is an ideal bowler for early season conditions in England."

He added: "His hard-working, no-nonsense style of cricket will be terrific for our dressing room and to gain his signature in front of other county's interest is a boost for our players, staff and supporters."

Wright played for Somerset in the early part of last season and counts Glamorgan, Northamptonshire and Sussex among his former clubs.

The veteran all-rounder, who began playing for Tasmania in 1997, joins a Worcestershire side that was promoted from Division Two after a successful season in 2010.

"I can't wait to arrive at Worcester in April," Wright added.

"I have loved every minute of my previous experiences in county cricket and the opportunity to play at New Road is an exciting one.

"Worcestershire have a group of talented young bowlers that I look forward to playing alongside and also working with off the field as well."

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