Durham sign Somerset's Aldridge for T20 Blast
Durham have signed Somerset all-rounder Kasey Aldridge on loan for the T20 Blast.
Aldridge will be available for the first eight group games to cover for Durham's extensive injury list in their bowling attack.
The 24-year-old was part of the Somerset side that won the competition in 2023 and took 13 wickets last season as they again reached the final.
Durham, who have never won the T20 Blast, begin their campaign away to Birmingham Bears at Edgbaston on Saturday.
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