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Yorkshire Sign Imam-ul-Haq as Gaikwad Replacement Ahead of Surrey Clash

He replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad on Yorkshire’s books following the opener’s withdrawal for personal reasons.

Overview

  • Signed on July 21, Imam-ul-Haq will be available immediately and is expected to debut on July 22 against Surrey at Scarborough.
  • He fills the overseas slot vacated by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who withdrew days before his scheduled debut for personal reasons.
  • Imam has amassed 1,568 Test runs at an average of 37.33 and 3,152 ODI runs at 47.04 for Pakistan and is the nephew of former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.
  • He brings prior English county experience from a 2022 stint with Somerset, giving him familiarity with domestic conditions.
  • His contract runs through the remaining five County Championship fixtures and the last eight One-Day Cup games, with an option to stay if Yorkshire advance further.