Hard-hitting former England all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas will return to play for the Otago Volts in the 2011-12 HRV Cup.
Mascarenhas played for the Volts in their successful 2008-09 campaign and subsequent appearance at the Champions League in India.
Otago Volts coach Vaughn Johnson said:"Dimitri was an extremely popular member of our side when he was last here whose contributions both on the field and in the changing room has left a lasting impression on our senior players.
"Dimitri offers us options at the start of an innings with the ball and is more than capable of hitting the ball out of the park on a regular basis in the middle order."
Mascarenhas said he was "very excited" about joining the Volts again.
"We have a great squad of players and I am looking forward to playing a big role in helping the Volts win the competition again."
Mascarenhas will play in Australia as preparation before joining the Volts in time for their opening HRV Cup fixture at the University Oval on December 18.
