English club Leicestershire sign Pakistan duo

English county club Leicestershire have signed Pakistan seam bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Sohail Khan for the 2018 season.

The 27-year-old Abbas will play the majority of the season, while 33-year-old Khan will be filling in from late April to mid-June when the former would be part of Pakistan's tour to England.

Abbas has 23 wickets in five Test matches at an impressive average of 21.34. He was the top domestic wicket-taker in 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons.

Meanwhile, Khan has taken 432 first-class wickets at 24.37 and claimed 13 wickets at 25.00 in two Test appearances for Pakistan during the tour of England in 2016.

"We have been looking for a quality fast bowler as our overseas professional and Abbas ticks all of the boxes," said Leicestershire head coach Paul Nixon. "His Test match record is different class, he is the new kid on the block and I am delighted to secure his signature.”

Speaking about Khan’s inclusion in the squad, he said, “It was vital that we secured high-class cover. Khan has a superb record both in red and white-ball cricket."