Yorkshire CCC boost their options for 2023 campaign

As reported in The Yorkshire Post, Shan Masood, the Pakistan batsman, will be one of the club’s overseas players in 2023.

The club has also announced the capture of Leicestershire all-rounder Ben Mike.

Masood, who has penned a two-year deal across all formats, has scored 1,779 runs in all competitions this year for Derbyshire and recently turned down a new deal with the Division Two club.

The 32-year-old said: “I’m delighted to have signed for Yorkshire. The pedigree and the history of Yorkshire CCC is massive and to play at Headingley week-in, week-out is a dream.

“To follow in the footsteps of the three Pakistan captains (Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Sarfaraz Ahmed) that have represented Yorkshire is really exciting.

“I maintain a strong desire to play cricket at the highest level and I feel this project at Yorkshire provides me with the ideal opportunity to take that step.”

Mike, 23, has signed a three-year deal.

"I am excited to have signed for such a prestigious club as Yorkshire,” he said.

“I will wear the White Rose with pride.

“I have enjoyed my time at Leicestershire and want to thank everyone there. However, the opportunity to play for Yorkshire and learn from some of the greats at the club is an amazing opportunity.”

Darren Gough, the Yorkshire interim managing director of cricket, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Shan and Ben have opted to join us.

“Shan is a world-class batter who will contribute in all formats. Ben is a very talented young cricketer whose signature was in demand around the counties,

“With Ben, Matt (Milnes) and Shan set to join us ahead of next season, and young players Ben Cliff and Fin Bean signing their first senior contracts, we believe we are building a group of players that are capable of competing for silverware across all formats.”