Rudolph cleared for Roses battle

JACQUES Rudolph is free to play for Yorkshire tomorrow against their Roses rivals Lancashire at Headingley.

The 30-year-old having yesterday received clearance from Cricket South Africa to rejoin Yorkshire until the end of the season.

Rudolph is set to open the batting in today’s match.

Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale said: “Jacques coming back is great news and he will obviously bring an extra touch of quality.”