Housego finds a new home

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Dan Housego is set to bat at three for Gloucestershire after rejoining the club. The 23-year-old left Middlesex at the end of last summer

Gloucestershire have bolstered their top order with the signing of former Middlesex batsman Dan Housego.

The 23-year-old right-hander, formerly on the books of the Gloucestershire Academy, returns to Bristol on a three-year deal and has been earmarked for the number three slot by director of cricket John Bracewell.

Housego opted to leave Middlesex at the end of last summer in search of regular first-team action. In 15 first-class appearances to date, he averages 27.

Bracewell said: “We are delighted to welcome Dan Housego back to the club. Members will remember that Dan was one of our original academy players, having been spotted by former academy coach and club captain Tony Wright.

“Unfortunately, we lost Dan to Middlesex, but he has decided to return to the club having completed a grounded apprenticeship at Lord’s.

“Dan has been one of, if not, the best top-order batsmen in second XI cricket and we are delighted that he joins us, in particular, to fill the difficult number three position where I am confident he is ready for consistent first team cricket.”

Housego added: “I am delighted to be joining Gloucestershire at such an exciting time for the club and becoming part of such a young and promising squad.”

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