Glamorgan have signed former Durham seamer James Weighell on a two-year contract.

He has taken 52 wickets in 16 first-class video games at 28.8, with a batting common of 24.

Weighell was signed by the Welsh county after impressing in Glamorgan’s pre-season intra-squad recreation.

He’s prone to be included within the travelling squad for the Championship opener away to Yorkshire on Thursday, Eight April.

Director of cricket Mark Wallace instructed the membership’s web site: “He trialled with us throughout pre-season and impressed everybody together with his all-round recreation. He is a really versatile cricketer with pedigree throughout all codecs.

“James will add depth to our squad and bolster our seam bowling choices.”

Weighell’s addition to Glamorgan’s ranks comes following the departure of quick bowler Marchant de Lange to Somerset and all-rounder Graham Wagg to Shropshire.

Glamorgan even have Queensland opening bowler Michael Neser arriving in Might.