Worcestershire sign Pakistan seamer Shahzad from July

Khurram Shahzad made his Test debut against Australia in December 2023 and made his latest appearance against West Indies in January

Worcestershire have agreed a deal to sign Pakistan seamer Khurram Shahzad from early next month until the end of the season.

The 25-year-old, who taken 20 wickets in six Tests, will join the Pears from 4 July and replace New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy, who is set to leave at the end of June.

In addition to the final five County Championship matches, Shahzad will also be available for the One-Day Cup campaign and last six group games, at least, of the T20 Blast.

"Joining a club like Worcestershire and getting the chance to enhance my skills is something I am really excited by," Shahzad said.

"I have always had ambitions to play in England, so this was a chance I was desperate to take."

Head coach Alan Richardson said Shahzad was a "fantastic" signing and the club were "thrilled to have someone with his experience and skillset on board".

"Not only will he give us tremendous option with his ability to swing the ball and bowl in excess of 80mph on a regular basis, his experience around the dressing room with some of the younger bowlers will be invaluable," he said.

Shahzad has taken 201 wickets in his first-class career at an average of 26, and picked up 111 in 87 matches in List A and T20 cricket.

He is set for his Worcestershire debut against Yorkshire in the T20 Blast at Headingley on 4 July.