David Warner joins Middlesex for Twenty20 Cup

David Warner, the Australian batsman, will join Adam Gilchrist at Middlesex for this season's Twenty20 Cup.

Warner, 23, is currently with Delhi Daredevils in the IPL where his explosive batting has been one of the highlights of the tournament. He has made an unbeaten 107 from 69 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi and averaged close to 50 during his first six outings in the event.

Despite having played only four first-class games he is one of the world's most sought-after Twenty20 cricketers and was included in Australia's squad for the Twenty20 World Cup.

He is looking forward to joining Middlesex, who won the tournament in 2008 but disappointed last year. "It's a fantastic opportunity to play at Lord's. Hopefully, I can help Middlesex win," he said.

His signing gives the Middlesex line-up a glamorous shine with Warner and Gilchrist being followed by fellow IPL players Owais Shah and Eoin Morgan. No other county can boast such glut of stars and the MCC hope they will attract big crowds to Lord's for this summer's competition.