Worcestershire have signed skilled seamer Olly Hannon-Dalby for the primary two video games of the County Championship season amid ongoing uncertainty over Beyers Swanepoel’s availability.
Hannon-Dalby, 36, has arrived on a 14-day mortgage deal to cowl Friday’s opening match of the season at Derbyshire and the journey to Middlesex, beginning on 10 April.
All-rounder Swanepoel’s future continues to be to be determined after he left a home cup ultimate early, taking part in for Lions towards Titans, on Sunday to catch a flight to the UK.
Cricket South Africa is investigating the incident with Lions saying that they had no concept of Swanepoel’s intentions.
In an announcement, CSA mentioned that Swanepoel left the sphere seven overs earlier than the shut having accomplished his allotted overs with “no notification or rationalization” to the on-field umpires or match official.
Because of this, the incident was reported to the match referee and “referred to Cricket South Africa’s disciplinary and governance constructions for consideration according to CSA rules and the relevant code of conduct.”
On Tuesday, Pears chief govt Ashley Giles advised BBC Hereford and Worcester understanding the precise nature of the scenario was “tough” and any resolution on Swanepoel’s future was “within the palms of others”.
The membership mentioned that they had moved for Hannon-Dalby whereas Swanepoel’s future “continues to be addressed by the Lions and Cricket South Africa”.
Abroad gamers require a No Objection Certificates from their nationwide physique earlier than they will play overseas, with Swanepoel agreeing a season-long red-ball deal at New Highway for 2026 in December.
