Australia’s James Faulkner has signed a deal with English county side Lancashire, that will keep him at the Old Trafford until the end of August.

The all-rounder will join up with county side after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League commitment with Rajasthan Royals.

Delighted to announced that Lancashire have signed World Cup winner @JamesFaulkner44 – http://t.co/LbUGzhr5CC pic.twitter.com/Io2Fb0m1md

— Lancashire CCC (@LancsCCC) April 10, 2015

Faulkner, 24, to replace compatriot Peter Siddle, who will play the first four matches of the season.

Faulkner has established himself as a key player in the Australian ODI team and he was named Man of the Match in the ICC World Cup Final 2015 where he claimed 3 for 36 against New Zealand to help his nation a record fifth World Cup title.

Looking forward to arriving in England and meeting the boys after the IPL! https://t.co/ULeqEgAoS9

— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) April 10, 2015