Imran Tahir, far right, was part of the Hampshire side that won the final Friends Provident Trophy this year at Lord's Buy this photo Warwickshire have signed Pakistan-born leg-spinner Imran Tahir from Hampshire as their overseas player for the 2010 season. Tahir, 30, a journeyman spinner who has had previous spells with Middlesex, Yorkshire and the South African franchise Titans, is qualified to play for South Africa by residency. He signed for Hampshire as their overseas player in 2008, saving them from relegation in the LV= County Championship with 44 wickets in seven matches. Tahir returned to the Rose Bowl this year, but the signing of Sri Lanka 'mystery spinner' Ajantha Mendis for next season left Tahir potentially sidelined. Warwickshire director of cricket Ashley Giles said: “Imran is a great signing for the Bears. He... [read full story]
