Warwickshire signs Jake Weatherald for 2027 County Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Warwickshire has signed Australia Test opening batter Jake Weatherald for the 2027 County Championship season. Weatherald, 31, previously played for Leicestershire, scoring 483 runs at an average of 60.37 this summer. He aims to return to the Australian national squad during the ongoing Ashes series against England. Warwickshire's performance director James Thomas praised Weatherald as a proven performer who will strengthen their batting order.
- •Jake Weatherald has 14 first-class centuries in his career.
- •He made his Test debut during last winter's Ashes series.
- •Weatherald joins Warwickshire after a successful spell at Leicestershire.
- •He is eager to impress for a chance in future Australian selections.
- •Warwickshire sees Weatherald as key to their batting strategy.
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"Warwickshire sign Australia opening batter Jake Weatherald for the 2027 County Championship season.
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