Yasir Arafat signs for Scotland

Pakistan's one-day international allrounder, Yasir Arafat, has signed for Scotland as a replacement for Rahul Dravid.

Arafat, 22, has made two ODI appearances, both against Sri Lanka. The first was at Karachi in 1999-2000, and the second at Sharjah a year later. He will also be playing club cricket for Clydesdale. .

"I'm looking forward to the challenge of playing against other international cricketers from the English counties," said Arafat. "I'll be working hard for the Saltires and I'm hopeful we can build on the success the team enjoyed last season."

Dravid, Scotland's overseas player last year, has opted to take a break from cricket after the completion of the Test series against Pakistan.