Srinath set for Leicestershire debut

Indian seamer Javagal Srinath is included in the Leicestershire squad and is all set to play in the floodlit Norwich Union League match against Kent at Canterbury on Wednesday, and the Championship game which starts the following day.

Srinath has signed on as Leicestershire's overseas player until the end of the season in place of Michael Bevan, who has now joined up with the Australian one-day squad.

The debut of Srinath coincides with the debut of Steve Waugh for Kent, and a big crowd is guaranteed at Canterbury for the clash.

Srinath will come into the side in place of fellow Indian star Mohammad Kaif, who joined Leicestershire on a five-day contract last week and played in the County Championbship defeat by Surrey and the Norwich Union League win over Yorkshire.

Leicestershire also hope to have their captain Vince Wells back in action after he was ruled out for the two games last week by a groin injury. He will have a fitness test on Wednesday before a decision is taken.

Fast bowlers Devon Malcolm and Matt Whiley are not in the squad for the Norwich Union League match, but will return for the Championship game in place of Charles Dagnall and Jamie Grove.