All being well, he will be with us for this weekend’s fixture at Undercliffe. That’s as long as his flight lands on time, the M62 is kind and everything goes smoothly anyway…

The 30-year-old from Mirpur emerged through the country’s youth pathways, representing regional and under-age sides, including Pakistan U19s, before progressing into the senior circuit where he’s recently been captaining the first-class side Habib Bank.

As a left-handed batter he’s contributed crucial runs throughout his career while also offering right-arm medium-pace and spin options with the ball. He’s also experienced at playing in this part of the world having had a stint at Batley in 2022.

His delayed arrival in the UK for the start of the season is due to him being at a Pakistan national training camp and we’re looking forward to him joining up with the team in the coming hours.