Hooper set to sign for Lancashire

Carl Hooper is set to join for Lancashire this week and could make his county debut against Middlesex at Lord's on Friday (May 9).

Hooper has been signed as a short-term replacement for the injured Harbhajan Singh and is only expected to remain with Lancashire for five weeks.

Lancashire admitted that they have been inundated with calls from players' agents since it was revealed that Harbhajan had suffered a finger injury. Although they have asked him for clarification of his position, it is not clear when he will be fit to play for the county.

Hooper's arrival would be timely boost as Lancashire have been laid low by a `flu bug which has left them struggling to field a side.