Patel could feature for New Zealand against Sri Lanka in August

Warwickshire are looking to sign a new overseas bowler after effectively losing New Zealand spinner Jeetan Patel for the rest of the season.

The 29-year-old is out for six weeks due to a medial ligament tear in his knee, and is likely to be on international duty in August.

Bears' director of cricket Ashley Giles told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "Ultimately we want someone of quality.

"It would be a bowler as our batting seems in a pretty good order."

Giles added: "I think our bowling could do with some help and experience.

"We've got a lot of cricket coming up away from home so we can't necessarily decide what sort of wickets we play on."

Patel joined the Edgbaston-based side earlier this year to fill the void left by the departure of leg spinner Ian Salisbury.

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