Somerset sign Gloucestershire seamer Shaw

Josh Shaw came up through Yorkshire's academy system before joining Gloucestershire

Somerset have signed Gloucestershire seamer Josh Shaw on a three-year contract.

The 29-year-old moves to Taunton after five years in Bristol, having joined from Yorkshire at the start of 2020 after two loan spells.

Shaw helped Gloucestershire win the 2024 T20 Blast - taking two wickets in the final and 19 wickets across that year's competition.

In total he took more than 230 wickets in over 140 matches for the club.

"I'm really excited for a new challenge, and the prospect of joining Somerset was something I couldn't turn down," Shaw told the Somerset website.

"I've always enjoyed the character of the team and playing at Taunton in front of their loyal supporters and I look forward to playing a part in bringing more silverware to the club in the coming years."

Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry added: "We have seen first-hand how impactful Josh can be.

"He has the ability to swing and seam the ball, and he is an excellent addition to our bowling unit.

"We are fully aware of Josh's strong character traits and his willingness to be the best version of himself, which will add real value to the dressing room as well as on the pitch."