Durham sign Holder to replace Wagner

Chemar Holder played two games for Warwickshire during the 2021 season

Durham have signed West Indies pace bowler Chemar Holder for their final three Championship games of the county season.

The 26-year-old will replace New Zealand's Neil Wagner, who damaged his shoulder against Nottinghamshire in August.

Holder played his sole Test in New Zealand in December 2020 and also appeared in a one-day international against Bangladesh the following month.

"With international call-ups and a number of injuries, it was extremely important to bring in an additional seamer and we are pleased to have secured a bowler of Holder’s quality," said director of cricket Marcus North.

Holder, who had a spell with Warwickshire in 2021, has taken 89 wickets in 27 first-class matches at an average of 29.60, claiming five or more in an innings on five occasions.

"It feels very good to be a part of Durham and to be playing county cricket for a second time," the Barbadian said.

He will be available for Monday's game against Lancashire at the Riverside.