Kelly has accrued 3,151 runs in 110 Listing A video games and is approaching 2,000 runs in T20 matches with a strike fee of 127.
He’s at present participating in New Zealand’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh.
“Nick is a high-quality signing for us and somebody we’re actually excited to convey into the group,” head coach Alfonso Thomas mentioned.
“His report throughout all codecs is superb, notably in first-class cricket the place practically 5,000 runs at near 40 exhibits his consistency and sophistication.
“He is a flexible batter who can adapt to completely different conditions, and his expertise in white-ball cricket shall be an actual asset for us within the One Day Cup and T20 Blast.”
Leicestershire have drawn two and misplaced one on their return to the first division of the County Championship this yr and tackle reigning champions Nottinghamshire at Grace Highway on Friday.
