Yorkshire have signed Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn for the remainder of the season and he is expected to make his debut in the championship match against Somerset at Headingley next Wednesday.

Yorkshire lose Indian left-hander Yuvraj Singh after the current game with Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay and New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming following Sunday's National League clash with leaders Surrey at Headingley.

Director of cricket, Geoff Cope, has spent the last few days chasing Martyn and yesterday he was able to clinch a deal with the Western Australian batsman who was one of his country's heroes in their World Cup final win against India earlier this year.

Martyn has recently spent time recovering from a broken finger but he is fit again now and anxious to play some championship cricket in order to get back into top form.

He is due to arrive in London tomorrow and will travel to Yorkshire the following day but will probably be allowed to miss the Surrey game on Sunday to rest.

"I am delighted that a batsman of Martyn's quality is able to join us," said Cope.

"He is a very good player indeed and his vast experience should be

invaluable in the remaining weeks of the season."