Yorkshire are always on the lookout for new recruits, admits McGrath

The transfer window may have closed in football but in cricket it remains permanently ajar.

- by Chris Waters

Anthony McGrath, the Yorkshire head coach, said that the club is ready to “go with what we've got” for the closing stages of the County Championship season but that it is “always looking” to strengthen if possible.

His comments come after Imam-ul-Haq, the overseas batsman, was recalled by the Pakistan national setup, ruling him out of the last three Championship games as the club seeks to preserve its Division One status.

Yorkshire face Somerset in Taunton from Monday, then Sussex at Hove from the following Monday before finishing their season against Durham at Headingley from September 24. They are 12 points above the relegation zone - but just 23 points from third position.