HEAD Coach Ian Westwood says new signing Corey Rocchiccioli will add ‘serious quality and depth’ to the Warwickshire squad.
The 27-year-old Western Australian has signed for the Bears on a short-term deal – covering the upcoming County Championship matches featuring the Kookaburra ball.
Rocchiccioli comes to Edgbaston on the back of an outstanding Sheffield Season with Western Australia, which included career-best figures of 7/52 in February’s match vs Queensland.
In an eventful and successful 24/25 season for Rocchiccioli, he represented the Renegades in the Big Bash, as well as taking four wickets in the match for a Cricket Australia XI vs England Lions.
Corey made his First-Class debut for Western Australia in 2021, and has been a regular starter ever since across formats, building an impressive reputation with the Australian selectors.
Westwood told Warwickshire’s official website: “We’re very excited about welcoming Corey into our squad through June and July.
“He’s a proven performer in Sheffield Shield cricket, and with his experience of the Kookaburra ball, we know he’ll make an impact for us. He’ll add some serious quality and depth to us during a busy period of Championship and T20 Blast cricket.”
The Bears will play four matches with the Kookaburra ball, taking on Somerset at Edgbaston starting on Sunday, June 22, followed by a visit to Hove and Sussex before the remaining Vitality Blast games play out.
In July, Warwickshire will then play Worcestershire at home, followed by a trip to Chelmsford and Essex, before the Metro Bank One Day Cup and Hundred period.
Rocchiccioli said: “I’m really excited to play at a prestigious club like Warwickshire. I jumped at the chance when Westy (Ian Westwood) and Davo (Alex Davies) rang me.
“I’m really excited to learn and grow in English conditions and hopefully contribute to some strong wins along the way.”
