South African quick bowler Codi Yusuf has signed for Hampshire for the opening block of the County Championship 2026.
He replaces Jayden Seales, who wasn’t granted an NOC (No-Objection Certificates) by Cricket Trinidad and Tobago.
The 27-year-old featured 5 occasions for Durham in final yr’s County Championship, the place he took 19 wickets, together with three at Utilita Bowl.
He additionally made his Check debut for South Africa final summer time and took ten wickets in two video games towards Zimbabwe; his ODI debut got here towards England at Utilita Bowl.
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Wonderful substitute
Giles White, director of cricket, stated: “Naturally, it’s disappointing to not have Jayden with us, however we’re happy to have secured a superb substitute in Codi Yusuf.
“Codi, who performs for the Lions, comes extremely advisable by Russell and brings beneficial worldwide expertise, in addition to familiarity with English circumstances following his spell with Durham final season.
“The previous couple of weeks have been irritating as now we have needed to modify our plans at brief discover, however we’re delighted to welcome Codi and stay up for his arrival.”
Yusuf made his First-Class debut in 2019 and has been one of many standout bowlers in South Africa, taking 131 wickets at 28 apiece.
On his debut within the County Championship, he claimed six wickets within the match towards Worcestershire, which included the very best figures of his stint with 4-26 because the Pears have been routed for 81.
He additionally featured at Utilita Bowl in Durham’s draw with Hampshire, the place he claimed the wickets of Ben Brown, Toby Albert, and Sonny Baker.
PICTURE: Hampshire Cricket/Dave Vokes
