Former Sri Lankan Test captain Mahela Jayawardene will line up for the Adelaide Strikers in this summer's Big Bash League (BBL) campaign.
Jayawardene, 38, played 149 Tests during a glittering career, scoring 11,814 runs at an average of 49.84.
He replaces West Indian Kieron Pollard, ruled out with a knee injury.
Strikers coach Jason Gillespie said Jayawardene would bring a wealth of experience to the side.
"Mahela is a champion of the game and is without a doubt one of the greatest batsman to play cricket in the modern era," he said.
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"Having played against him myself, I'm fully aware of the type of damage he can do, so it'll be exciting to have him on our side this time."
Jayawardene, who averages 31.76 in T20 internationals, is likely to be a major drawcard alongside Brad Hodge as the Strikers look to build on last year's campaign.
The side finished top of the ladder in the group stages but fell short in the semi-finals.
The Strikers will open their BBL season on December 18 against the Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval.
