Ahead of the Vitality Blast, Worcestershire has acquired a highly-recommended West Indies all-rounder.
Hayden Walsh, 32, has signed a contract with the Pears.
Usama Mir, a spinner for Pakistan, was unable to secure a Non Objection Certificate (NOC) in time for his intended stay with the Rapids. Walsh replaces him.
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Leg-spinning all-arounder Walsh has played for the USA and the West Indies in 39 Twenty20 internationals and 23 One Day Internationals (ODIs).
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Former Windies players and fellow international members heartily endorse him.