Travis Head capped by Gillespie

Travis Head will link up with Adelaide Strikers head coach Jason Gillespie for a stint with county club Yorkshire this winter.

Head, who will play all three formats during his stint, will join Yorkshire on July 18, replacing New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson who resumes his international commitments with the Black Caps.

The 22-year-old joins the defending Division One county champions under mentor Gillespie who spent the summer in Australia at the helm of the Strikers, guiding them to the top of the KFC Big Bash League ladder and a semi-final berth.

"I can’t wait to get over to England and play for Yorkshire, the best side in the English game," said Head in a statement released by Yorkshire.

"To work alongside Dizzy (Jason Gillespie) is also an added attraction.

"He was brilliant for the Strikers and I have heard so many positive things about what he is doing with the team at Yorkshire.

"To play across all formats is important to me and playing in English conditions will be a good challenge. I can’t wait to get over and make an impact."

Head, a diminutive left-hander whose power belies his small stature, starred for the Strikers this summer, producing 299 runs in BBL|05, including a jaw-dropping century in the New Year's clash against the Sydney Sixers.

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His performances in the shortest format of the game earned him selection in Australia's three-match T20 INTL series against India, where he played two matches and was presented his T20I cap from Gillespie.

"Travis is a great signing for us," said Gillespie.

"He has had a terrific season in Australia and is eager to develop his skills in England.

"The fact that he can adapt to all formats is beneficial to us.

"He will add something different to the squad with his aggressive batting style and his ability with the ball as a genuine spinner.

"He has a lot of maturity for a young man and his cricket intelligence is improving with every match. He will fit in nicely to our system."