YORKSHIRE have completed an impressive quartet of overseas signings by adding New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson to their squad for the final three LV= County Championship division one matches of the 2015 season.

Following last week’s addition of Younus Khan and earlier announcements regarding Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell, Williamson’s recruitment leaves Andrew Gale’s men well placed to mount a defence of their title and also hopeful of making a challenge in limited overs cricket.

Williamson has spent the past two seasons with the White Rose and is currently representing the Black Caps in the ICC World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Tomorrow he may well line up against Yorkshire colleagues Joe Root and Gary Ballance when England play New Zealand at Wellington but, come the end of September, the trio could be playing together against Sussex at Headingley.

Yorkshire supporters will be happy if Williamson can recapture the form he enjoyed in 2014.

Last year, the 24-year-old scored 629 Championship runs at an average of more than 57 and he also amassed over 900 Test runs at an average of 61.

“I’m delighted to be returning to Yorkshire for my third spell,” said Williamson.

“I have enjoyed my time over the last couple of years and to be given the opportunity to return to the club is great.

“There is a brilliant culture at Yorkshire and it is a real privilege to be part of it.

“There is a good vibe around the place and you do get a sense we are progressing nicely. The title victory from last season was a major achievement. After speaking to the players, I know they are keen to get off to a positive start and eally make a strong defence of the Championship.

“Hopefully when I arrive at the back end of the season, I can contribute to team performances as much as possible and help in our efforts to defend the title.

“There is a lot of cricket to be played with New Zealand beforehand, but I look forward to joining Yorkshire soon.”

Martyn Moxon, Yorkshire’s director of cricket, said: “It is satisfying that we now have full coverage of world-class overseas players for the forthcoming season.

“Re-signing Kane at the back end of the campaign is the final piece in the jigsaw.

“He was eager to come back and we are grateful to New Zealand Cricket for giving him the time to play for us in what will be a busy summer of international cricket.

“He is such a fantastic talent and his presence in the dressing room has been vital in our success over recent times.”

Home-grown Yorkshire duo Jared Warner and Mosun Hussain were included in the England Under- 19s squad to tour Australia from March 25.

The cream of the country’s younger players will spend a month down under and the itinerary comprises one four-day game and five limited-overs contests.