Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, the Pakistan bowler, has signed a two-year deal to be Yorkshire's overseas player from 2008.

The 29-year-old, who has played nine Tests and 62 one-day internationals for his country, was a key part of the Sussex side which won this season's LV County Championship.

But with counties restricted to one overseas player next season, and compatriot Mushtaq Ahmed having signed a new two-year contract, Naved found himself surplus to requirements at Hove.

"I'm excited about the challenges ahead over the next two years and look forward to playing a big part in moving Yorkshire further up the table in all competitions and winning silverware for the club," Naved said.

Naved is set to link up with the Tykes in March but will undergo a thorough medical examination at the end of the year as Yorkshire assess his recovery from a right shoulder injury.

Naved sustained the problem earlier this month while playing for Sussex at Chester-le-Street, where he slid into advertising hoardings and forced a 50-minute halt to play while paramedics dealt with his injury.

The Pakistan star's contract includes a get-out clause should his rehabilitation not go to plan.

However Stewart Regan, the Yorkshire chief executive, said: "We are confident that, following physiotherapy over the last two weeks at Sussex, he will make a speedy recovery.

"We have signed him for two years subject to medical checks."

Naved opted for Yorkshire over Leicestershire, who are looking to strengthen their fast bowling ranks following the departure of England seamer Stuart Broad to Nottinghamshire.