Kraigg Brathwaite joins Warwickshire for remaining County Championship fixtures

Brathwaite, an opening batter, has scored 13,020 runs at 39.33 in 197 first-class matches, including averaging 34.89 in 87 Tests for West Indies

Warwickshire have signed Kraigg Brathwaite for the remainder of the County Championship campaign.

The West Indies international will be available for four matches, beginning with Warwickshire's clash with Surrey, with is scheduled to begin on September 3.

Brathwaite, an opening batter, has scored 13,020 runs at 39.33 in 197 first-class matches, including averaging 34.89 in 87 Tests for West Indies.

With his right-arm off-spin, he has collected 45 wickets.

^{Brathwaite is no stranger to county cricket and averages 38.25 in England at Test level [Stu Forster/Getty Images]}

Brathwaite is no stranger to county cricket, previously representing Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Glamorgan, and Gloucestershire, while in English conditions, he averages 38.25 at Test level.

"It's been quite a busy few days, but when I was asked if I'd be willing to join up with the Bears, it was an easy decision," Brathwaite said.

"I feel in good form and having played in England previously, I'm ready to test myself in those conditions."

Head coach Mark Robinson added: "We're lucky that a player of Kraigg's quality is available. He's a Test captain and opener who has played in England before and we've heard great reports about his character. Being a Bajan and not requiring a visa, we made the call on Thursday and he'll be arriving today [Saturday].

"We were looking to bring in a bowler to replace Hassan [Ali] and we got let down by an overseas that we thought was coming in, but his NOC got revoked.

"The blessing of that, with the injuries we've got, enabled us to get cover for our batting unit and we're delighted to welcome Kraigg."