Worcestershire sign Sri Lanka spinner

Senanayake replaces Saeed Ajmal as Worcestershire's overseas player Credit: Worcestershire CCC

Worcestershire County Cricket Club has announced the signing of spin bowler Sachithra Senanayake.

The Sri Lankan will be the overseas player replacement for Saeed Ajmal, providing his visa is approved and Sri Lanka do not object.

The 30-year-old has played in 45 One-Day Internationals, 17 T20 games and one Test for his country.

He also has a good wicket-taking record in first class cricket, with an average of 5.29 wickets per match.

Senanayake replaces Saeed Ajmal as Worcestershire's overseas player Credit: Worcestershire CCC

Worcestershire say Saeed Ajmal may not now be available until the second half of the season, after he was included in Pakistan's squad for their tour of Bangladesh in April and May.