Richard Johnson, the former Middlesex fast bowler, has joined Berkshire to play in the Minor County Championship.

"He's a quick bowler which is what we've been looking for," Berkshire manager David Morris said.

"He's also a more than useful batsman in the middle to lower order, so just the man we want."

Former Hampshire and England spinner Shaun Udal had agreed to play for Berkshire, but was forced to pull out when offered a contract with first-class side Middlesex.

Morris added: "We're obviously disappointed that Shaun ultimately didn't sign for us because Middlesex made him such a good offer, but Richard really ticks many of our boxes."

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