Tino Best replaces fellow-Windies paceman Fidel Edwards at Hants

Hampshire have signed Tino Best on a short-term deal after announcing fellow-West Indian paceman Fidel Edwards will require surgery on a fractured ankle.

Edwards was injured during a pre-game football match at Headingley last week and joins Hampshire's England seamer Reece Topley (broken hand) on the sidelines.

Hampshire director of cricket Giles White said: "Unfortunately Fidel has had a serious break and will have to undergo surgery on Tuesday.

"It's a real shame for him. He has been unbelievable since he has been with us, and has become an extremely popular member of the club.

"We will support him through his recovery and look forward to having him back in a Hampshire shirt as soon as possible. He is a class act and the team will miss him."

Having already signed Ireland seamer Craig Young as cover, Hampshire have now added Best to their bowling mix.

The 34-year-old has played 25 Tests and 26 one-day internationals for the West Indies but has not played any international cricket since a Twenty20 international in January 2014.

White said: "He trained with us in Barbados during pre-season and looked good. It has come about at short notice, initially on a short term contract.

"He seems excited about the opportunity and very motivated to do well. We look forward to seeing how things develop."

Hampshire batsman Michael Carberry told Sky Sports News HQ: "Tino is very experienced, has played international cricket and will give us a bit of cutting edge and pace, which is hard to find nowadays.

"He's a 100 per center on the field - he gives it his all - and so I think it is a very exciting signing."