Wright fills in for Arafat

Victoria all-rounder Damien Wright will fill in for Yasir Arafat while the Pakistan seamer is on international duty in the UAE

Sussex have signed Australian all-rounder Damien Wright as a temporary overseas replacement for Pakistan seamer Yasir Arafat.

Arafat’s arrival at Hove has been delayed by his selection to play for Pakistan in their one-day series against Australia in United Arab Emirates, from April 22 to May 7.

Wright, 33, who played for Glamorgan in 2007 and Northants in 2005, enjoyed a successful season for Victoria with a bowling average below 30 and a first-class batting average above that figure.

Professional cricket manager Mark Robinson said: “Damien’s an experienced campaigner and has had an outstanding season with Victoria this year.

"I’m sure he will fit seamlessly in to the team and we’re excited about his arrival.”