Pakistan opening batter Imam ul Haq has joined Yorkshire County Cricket Club for the remainder of the ongoing season and will be replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad, who pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons.
Imam ul Haq is set to return to the County Championship after three years. The Yorkshire boss, Gavin Hamilton, was disappointed with Gaikwad’s withdrawal but was glad to have someone like Imam of proven international experience.
“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,” said Hamilton.
“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.
“We are grateful for the speed in which he has arrived in the country and everyone at the Club is looking forward to working with him through until the end of the season,” he added.
Imam ul Haq returned to Pakistan cricket saide earlier this year in the ODI side for the Champions Trophy 2025.
With the spot on offer in the Pakistan Test team, Imam will be keen to use the remaining games in the Championship to get back into the mix for the red-ball side ahead of the start of the new cycle with a home series against the champions, South Africa.
Yorkshire are currently in eighth spot on the Division One table with just two wins in nine matches, while losing four of them.
The Headingley side has five games remaining and would be keen to advane in the next few games. Yorkshire take on the Surrey start on July 22.
