The 34-year-old is expected to be available for next week's County Championship fixture against Yorkshire and will be available for a maximum of seven matches
Durham signed New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel after Australian Matt Kuhnemann left early because of a back injury.
The 34-year-old is expected to be available for next week's County Championship fixture against Yorkshire and will be available for a maximum of seven matches.
Patel will bolster Durham's spin department after Kuhnemann's departure, which came after the left-armer sustained a back issue. Kuhnemann was already a replacement for fellow Australian Todd Murphy, who was ruled out of a proposed stint before it could begin.
Patel boasts an impressive first-class record which has seen him take 314 wickets across 88 games for Central Districts which has seen. He finished last summer playing for Glamorgan and boasts the rarity of a Test 10-wicket haul to his name.
Patel replaces Matt Kuhnemann, whose stint was cut short (Asif Hassan/AFP via Getty Images)
He said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed county cricket every time I have had the opportunity to play, and I am really excited and grateful to be joining Durham. I have heard a lot of great things about the club, can't wait to get over there and get stuck in."
Director of cricket Marcus North added: "Ajaz is proven in international cricket with New Zealand and has performed successfully around the world.
"With the loss of Matt Kuhnemann, it was important that we brought in a spinner that will continue to strengthen and balance our red ball side, and with the addition of Ajaz this should enable us to continue to be effective in all conditions."
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