Leicestershire have signed Pakistan quick bowler Naseem Shah on a short-term deal for the beginning of the Vitality Blast.

Naseem will act as cowl for Afghanistan abroad Naveen-ul-Haq, who's at present concerned within the IPL play-offs with Lucknow Super Giants. Naseem was as a result of arrive in England on Tuesday and be accessible for Leicestershire's Blast opener in opposition to Lancashire on Thursday.

"Having Naveen in the IPL play-offs meant we had to make a quick call and we are extremely excited to have secured someone of Naseem's calibre," Leicestershire Director of Cricket, Claude Henderson, stated.

"He's proven to be a world-class performer in T20 cricket, and we look forward to seeing him in a Leicestershire shirt shortly."

Leicestershire begin their marketing campaign with back-to-back video games, away to Lancashire after which at dwelling to Warwickshire, adopted by a visit to Worcestershire on Monday. Should Lucknow attain Sunday's IPL closing, then it's seemingly Naveen would miss all three fixtures.

Naseem featured for Gloucestershire within the Blast final season, taking 5 wickets in three video games. He was additionally signed by Welsh Fire to play within the Hundred, however withdrew as a result of worldwide commitments.

Naseem stated: "I'm very excited to be joining the Foxes for the start of the Vitality Blast. I can't wait to meet my team-mates and help win games for Leicestershire."