Yorkshire have signed former Pakistan Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for the remainder of the season, subject to approval by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

The 37-year-old batsman will replace international team-mate Younus Khan, who is leaving to link up with Pakistan ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 in South Africa.

It had been thought Yorkshire would replace Younus with a bowler after their attack struggled against Lancashire last week.

A statement on the county's website, www.yorkshireccc.com, read: "Yorkshire have stated their determination to maintain their challenge for the LV Championship title in the strongest possible terms by signing former Pakistan Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq."

Inzamam relinquished the captaincy of his country - and called an end to his one-day international career - after Pakistan's ignominious exit from the World Cup but has stated his desire to continue as a Test player.

He was not handed a new contract by the PCB this year, but the statement went on to affirm his commitment to the game.

"His involvement with Yorkshire means that his first-class career is still very much alive," it added.

Inzamam has played 119 Tests for his country and 378 ODIs. SPORTINGLIFE