Graham Clark Joins Sunrisers Leeds as Injury Replacement for The Hundred 2026
Durham right-handed batter Graham Clark has signed with Sunrisers Leeds as an injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred Men’s 2026 tournament. The agreement, announced on August 6, 2026, by both the Headingley-based team and Durham Cricket, brings Clark back to the Leeds setup for the closing stages of the competition.
What Happened
Sunrisers Leeds confirmed the signing of Graham Clark on August 6, 2026, to fill an injury vacancy for the rest of the 2026 edition of The Hundred Men’s competition. Durham Cricket also communicated the move through their official channels on the same day. While Clark joins the squad for the tournament that concludes on August 16, 2026, the specific identity of the injured player he replaces and details regarding that injury have not been publicly disclosed.
Because The Hundred runs concurrently with the domestic One Day Cup, Clark’s commitment to Sunrisers Leeds will keep him away from Durham’s county setup. He becomes unavailable for Durham starting with their group fixture against Middlesex on August 7, 2026, and is set to miss a minimum of three One Day Cup group-stage games.
Key Highlights
- Signing Date: Confirmed on August 6, 2026, by Sunrisers Leeds and Durham Cricket.
- Role: Signed as an injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred Men’s 2026 season, which runs until August 16, 2026.
- Familiar Ground: This is Clark’s third stint with the Headingley-based franchise, having previously played for them when they competed under the name Northern Superchargers before the 2026 rebrand.
- Impact on Durham: Unavailable for at least three One Day Cup group matches, starting with the fixture against Middlesex on August 7, 2026.
- Player Profile: Born on March 16, 1993, in Whitehaven, Cumbria, Clark is a right-handed batter who features across Durham’s red-ball and white-ball teams.
Why This Matters
This signing marks Clark’s first appearance under the franchise’s new Sunrisers Leeds identity, following two prior campaigns with the team under its former name, Northern Superchargers. His existing familiarity with the Headingley setup and personnel provides the squad with an experienced right-handed batting option as the tournament approaches its final stages.
For Durham, the timing presents a squad selection challenge during a crucial phase of the One Day Cup. Losing an established squad regular requires Durham to adjust their batting order for multiple consecutive group matches, with no replacement signing announced by the county at this stage.
What to Watch Next
Sunrisers Leeds will incorporate Clark into their playing options for their remaining matches before the 2026 tournament concludes on August 16. Meanwhile, Durham will navigate their One Day Cup schedule without Clark, beginning with their August 7 match against Middlesex.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Graham Clark replacing at Sunrisers Leeds?
The identity of the injured player Clark is replacing has not been disclosed, and specific details regarding the injury remain unconfirmed.
How many matches will Clark miss for Durham?
Clark will miss at least three group-stage fixtures in the One Day Cup, starting with Durham’s match against Middlesex on August 7, 2026.
Has Graham Clark played for this franchise before?
Yes. Clark represented the Headingley-based franchise across the previous two editions of The Hundred when the team was known as the Northern Superchargers, before its rebranding to Sunrisers Leeds ahead of the 2026 season.
Source: Crictracker