Somerset have completed a deal to bring Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla to Taunton.
Chawla is awaiting a visa but the county have confirmed that terms have been agreed with the 24-year-old, who had a spell at Sussex in 2009.
Somerset's director of cricket Dave Nosworthy said: "We are delighted to have signed Piyush Chawla as a replacement for Abdur Rehman, who, as we know, has been called up to represent Pakistan in Zimbabwe."
Chawla was equally enthused about the move, saying: "I am delighted to get the chance to play county cricket for Somerset.
"I have heard a lot about Somerset and I look forward to taking as many wickets as I can for the county during my stay with them."
Somerset have revealed that the deal will see Chawla remain at the county until the end of the season.
