Warwickshire acquire New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham for the 2025 County season as an overseas player for them.
Warwickshire has signed Tom Latham as one of their overseas player for the 2025 County Championship.
Latham is anticipated to play a complete season across formats for the Bears because there is little overlap between New Zealand’s calendar and the English summer. They could still make it to the World Test Championship final, which will take place at Lord’s in June, and they will tour Zimbabwe in July and August.
After Chris Benjamin and Will Rhodes left, and Michael Burgess abruptly retired. Warwickshire, who placed seventh in Division One of the Championship in 2024, has been trying to bolster its batting options.
“We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring in someone to strengthen our top order. Someone with proven ability and experience. Tom fits the bill ideally, and it’s a real pleasure to have secured him for the 2025 season.” Warwickshire performance director Gavin Larsen said.
“He’s a class player, one of the finest batters in international cricket, and I’m delighted he’s chosen Warwickshire. The New Zealand team has limited conflict with our domestic cricket calendar next season. In this modern cricket world it’s rare to have a player of Tom’s quality and experience agree to join, and be available, for an entire season.”
Larsen has also indicated that the Kiwi skipper is expected to be a part of the side’s T20 Blast campaign too.
“He’s known more for his red-ball career. But Tom has played more than 100 T20s, averaging 30 and with a strike rate of 131,” Larsen said. “He’s an extremely smart T20 player with a full range of strokes; another great option for our Blast campaign.
“He’ll also bring experience and leadership to our squad. His impact on our batting group, in particular our younger players, will be invaluable.”