County Championship side Yorkshire announced the signing of Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad for the remainder of the season.
The Indian middle-order batter had opted out of the final part of the County Championship, citing “personal reasons”.
Imam has previously represented Somerset in the County Championship in 2022. He will join the Yorkshire squad ahead of its clash with Surrey at Scarborough.
“We’re delighted that Imam has joined us and that he will be available immediately,” Gavin Hamilton, Yorkshire’s general manager of cricket, said on Monday. “Whilst we were naturally disappointed that Ruturaj couldn’t join up with the squad, in Imam, we have an exceptional player of proven international quality.
“Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country, which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures,” he said.