Yorkshire return brought forward for Worcestershire's Tom Kohler-Cadmore

The White Rose revealed last week that Kohler-Cadmore would return to Headingley in 2018 after agreeing a three-year deal.

However, the 22-year-old batsman, who came through the Yorkshire youth system, will make the transition north with immediate effect.

“Obviously it was a massive decision to move home and I find it incredibly exciting,” said Kohler-Cadmore.

“Yorkshire was my childhood county, I played in the under 13s, 14s and 15s and I can’t wait to join what I see as the best club in the country.

“I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in and part of my decision to move was to challenge and test myself in what is a great environment and a very strong squad. Hopefully this will help me improve and to push me on to higher levels. This is a great team, packed with International standard players and it’s a great opportunity to learn and improve my cricket.

“I remember how professional the Club is and the pride that all the players have in wearing the White Rose. I’m thoroughly looking forward to pulling the shirt on, turning in some good performances and contributing where possible to some success for the Club.

“I’ve loved my time at Worcestershire and it will always have a special place in my heart. I’d like to thank them for all the opportunities they have afforded me, as well as the support I’ve received from both the players and fans throughout.” ­­

In a condition of the transfer, Kohler-Cadmore will not be allowed to face Worcestershire this season.

Kohler-Cadmore, whose family still reside in East Yorkshire and elder brother Ben plays for Driffield and Combined Services, scored a century against Yorkshire earlier in the competition and has totalled 290 runs from eight innings in the competition.

The dynamic opening batsman also struck the fastest century of the 2016 when firing a ton off 43 balls against Durham Jets in the NatWest T20 Blast.

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Director of cricket Martyn Moxon said: “Tom is a highly talented player and someone who will hopefully go a long way in the future. He’s very ambitious, he wants to play for England eventually and he’s a solid, well-rounded young man.

“He’s only 22, so he’s obviously not the finished article, but he’s someone who knows where he wants to get to and is prepared to work hard to get there. I would fully expect him to achieve his goals.

“We look forward to welcoming Tom and he will undoubtedly strengthen our top-order, as well as providing all-important competition for places.”