Gibbs joins Glamorgan

Herschelle Gibbs has received a vote of confidence from Glamorgan only weeks after he was dropped from the South Africa team for breaking a curfew, after being signed up as their overseas player for July, August and September 2009.

Gibbs, 34, played for the county in the Twenty20 Cup last summer, and replaces their outgoing overseas player, Jason Gillespie. "I'm really excited about returning to Glamorgan, joining the team for the Twenty20 Cup last season was a great experience," he said. "I am looking forward to having more time to play with Glamorgan."

He has an option to extend his stay at the county, although with an IPL contract for May and the prospect of a recall to the international side for the World Twenty20 in June, he faces a busy few months. Nevertheless, having recently split from his wife and undergone a alcohol rehabilitation course, he'll be reassured to know he is still in demand. He is currently playing for his club side, Cape Cobras, in South Africa's SuperSport Series.

Glamorgan's cricket manager, Matthew Maynard, is convinced that his club have made an astute signing. "I am absolutely delighted about Herschelle returning to the club," he told the BBC. "He made a great impression on the team in 2008 and he is an inspirational player to add to the squad.

"Herschelle is a typical example of the cricketing experience that we are looking to sign to the club and I'm thrilled that he is joining us next season."