Yorkshire lose Australian Jake Lehmann for Middlesex showdown

Australian Jake Lehmann will miss Yorkshire's crunch title showdown with Middlesex next week.
Jake Lehmann scored a battling century against SomersetJake Lehmann scored a battling century against Somerset
Jake Lehmann scored a battling century against Somerset

The 24-year-old has been recalled by South Australia and leaves Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie with a space to fill in his middle order.

Yorkshire are already without England pair Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow who have been rested by England.

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Middlesex lead the County Championship table by nine points heading into the final round of fixtures with Yorkshire one point ahead of third-placed Somerset, who host Nottinghamshire.

Lehmann, the son of current Australia coach Darren, signed off with a century in vain during the the second innings of Yorkshire's defeat to Somerset at Headingley last week.

Yorkshire confirmed his departure on Thursday.

Lehmann said on Twitter: “What a great experience!“Loved every second playing for these boys. Get the job done next week.”