• Somerset recruits Imam-ul-Haq.
• He will play in place of Australian Matt Renshaw.
• Azhar Ali also lauded him.

Wednesday, Somerset County Cricket Club signed Pakistani opener Imam-ul-Haq for the County Championship.

Imam has been recruited as a substitute for Matt Renshaw, who has traveled back to Australia after his domestic cricket commitment, according to the details.

Welcome to Somerset County Cricket Club @ImamUlHaq12! 🤝🇵🇰#WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/ehpsHbJu1a

— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) August 31, 2022

The 27-year-old will compete in the final four matches of the competition.

Azhar Ali, Imam’s partner in the Pakistan Test squad, wished the left-handed hitter and Somerset luck.

All the best @ImamUlHaq12 and @SomersetCCC ❤️ https://www.bolnews.com/sports/2022/09/somerset-recruits-imam-ul-haq-for-county-championship/amp/

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) August 31, 2022

It is crucial to note that Imam scored 973 runs for the Green Shirts in 16 Test matches.

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