The signs are that Saeed is very keen to come back: Worcestershire.—AFP photo

LONDON: English cricket county Worcestershire are hopeful of re-signing Pakistan's star off-spinner Saeed Ajmal for next season's Twenty20 competition.

Ajmal, who completed figures of 7-55 against England on Wednesday in first Test at Dubai, had a successful season at New Road in 2011 featuring in three county matches as well as playing a full part in Friends Life t20.

Ajmal's action has come under close scrutiny following his recent success but Pears are happy to welcome him back this summer.

'We have spoken to Saeed,' said Worcestershire chief David Leatherdale. 'We have put an offer on the table with him and his representative.

'The signs are that Saeed is very keen to come back and has verbally agreed terms with us for Twenty20 in June and July. But we will take nothing for granted.

'Everyone knows impact he made for us last season and he is a class act and has continued to show that in Test and one-day cricket for his country.

On his action, Leatherdale added: 'We have no complaints with the way he bowled for us last season. We were very happy and comfortable with way he bowled.

'If something happens while Saeed is with Pakistan, it will be for someone else to look at, but we had no issue with how he bowled last season.'-Agencies

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