Ashton Agar joins Northants in four-game T20 Blast deal

Australian spinner Ashton Agar will be joining Northamptonshire County Cricket Club for a four-game stint in the Vitality Blast T20 tournament in July. Agar will be filling in for Sikander Raza, who will be away playing for the Zimbabwe national team during that period. The signing of Agar is a major boost for Northamptonshire as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming T20 Blast campaign. Agar, who is known for his left-arm orthodox spin and his ability to contribute with the bat, brings a wealth of experience to the team. Agar has represented Australia in all three formats of the game and has been a regular member of the national squad in recent years. He made his debut for Australia in 2013 and has since played 14 One-Day Internationals and six T20Is. Agar is perhaps best known for his record-breaking innings of 98 on his Test debut against England at Trent Bridge in 2013, a performance that saw him break numerous records and earn him widespread acclaim. In addition to his international experience, Agar has also been a consistent performer in domestic T20 leagues around the world. He has played for various teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Big Bash League (BBL), and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Agar's ability to take wickets and keep the scoring rate in check make him a valuable asset in the T20 format. Northamptonshire will be hoping that Agar