Daren Powell likely to join Glamorgan

Daren Powell, the West Indian fast bowler, is expected to sign for Glamorgan and play the rest of the season in England, according to a report on the BBC website.

Glamorgan have been in talks with Powell and hope the 29-year old West Indian fast bowler will be signed in time for the side's first Natwest Pro40 match against Derbyshire on July 16. Powell is currently in England, playing for the touring West Indies.

"We wanted someone playing here already and the West Indies squad was the first port of call," said Adrian Shaw, the Glamorgan coach. "He's slightly slower than Fidel Edwards but still bowls at around 85 miles an hour and has got a much more solid action.

"He looks as though he'll stay fit and play a lot of cricket. He's a strong lad and a much improved bowler."

Powell has played 22 Tests for the West Indies and has played overseas for Gauteng in South Africa. He previously had a brief spell with Derbyshire in 2004.

Meanwhile, Glamorgan allrounder Damien Wright has returned to Australia for an ankle surgery. The county are without the services of Simon Jones and England A seamer David Harrison, both suffering from injuries.

Jones is struggling with a knee problem while a back problem has ruled out Harrison for the rest of the season. Powell would join a young attack that includes 17-year old James Harris and 20-year old Huw Waters.