WARWICKSHIRE CCC have signed Sri Lanka Test bowler Vishwa Fernando to bolster their attack ahead of the start of the new County Championship season.
The left-arm pace bowler has taken 79 Test wickets and will be available for Warwickshire’s Division One games in April.
Fernando could make his Bears debut in the season opener against Sussex on April 4.
Fernando said: “I am thrilled to be joining Warwickshire for the early stages of the season.
“Playing county cricket has been hugely enjoyable for me over the last two years.
“The county have some very good cricketers and I am looking forward to playing with Alex Davies, Ed Barnard and all the boys.
“When I step on to the field for any team I always give 100 per cent and the loyal Bears fans will get my absolute heart and soul in every day I am there.
“I am grateful to Cricket Sri Lanka for allowing me this opportunity and thankful to Mark Robinson for believing in my ability.”
Warwickshire first team coach Mark Robinson added: “We are delighted to have secured Vishwa for the first three rounds of the County Championship.
“He’s a proven international bowler and, a left-armer, who will offer us great variation to complement our attack.
“He did well for Yorkshire last season in a brief stay, took plenty of wickets, and we hope he can help us get off to a strong start this campaign.”
The 33-year-old has taken 342 wickets in 124 first class games.
He took 17 wickets for Yorkshire in three red-ball games last summer.
