GLOUCESTERSHIRE have signed Ian Butler as their second overseas player for the Friends Provident T20.

The fast bowler, who previously played for the county in 2003, has played in eight Test Matches and 26 One-Day International for New Zealand.

He played his first International T20 match in February 2009 and has now played 14 T20 matches for New Zealand, including the recent ICC World T20, where he took three wickets in their victory against Pakistan.

Butler, 28, said: "I am really pleased to be back at Gloucestershire. The club has been very friendly and welcoming, just as I remembered it from before.

"I am looking forward to playing some cricket and helping the club to success in the T20."

Gloucestershire director of cricket, John Bracewell, said: "I am delighted that Ian has joined us for the FP T20.

"Ian is a specialist death bowler and pinch hitter. He brings with him recent experience in the Champions League with Otago and at the World T20 with New Zealand and will be huge asset to the squad."