Somerset sign former Aussie batsman Chris Rogers

Former Australia batsman Chris Rogers has joined Somerset after signing a one-year contract at the County Ground in Taunton.

The thirty-eight-year-old, who recently announced his retirement from an international cricket at the end of the Ashes series 2015 in England, will be joining his fifth county club - having previously played for Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Middlesex.

The former Western Australia batsman has scored 24,460 runs at an average of 49.81 in 297 first-class matches till date.  

"I'm really pleased to be joining a club of the stature of Somerset,� he told the club's official website.

I'm looking forward to the challenge and can't wait to get started." 

BREAKING: We are delighted to announce the signing of Chris Rogers for the 2016 season! #WelcomeRogers pic.twitter.com/YHrjBwEL03

� Somerset Cricket (@SomersetCCC) October 7, 2015

Rogers becomes one of two new signings for Somerset, having also secured teenager wicketkeeper Ryan Davies from Kent on a three-year deal.

Excited to have signed for @SomersetCCC a great club and I can't wait to get down there and get going #exciting

� Ryan Davies (@RyanDavies777) October 7, 2015