Former England Test bowler Richard Johnson has joined Berkshire, BBC Radio Berkshire understands.
The paceman, 33, has signed a deal to play in the Minor County Championship and the one-day knock-out cup.
Johnson played in three Test matches and 10 one-day internationals, and in 1994 he took 10 wickets in an innings for Middlesex against Derbyshire.
"He's a quick bowler which is what we've been looking for," Berkshire manager David Morris said.
"He's also a more than useful batsman in the middle to lower order, so just the man we want."
Former Hampshire and England spinner Shaun Udal had agreed to play for Berkshire, but was forced to pull out when offered a contract with first-class side Middlesex.
Morris added: "We're obviously disappointed that Shaun ultimately didn't sign for us because Middlesex made him such a good offer, but Richard really ticks many of our boxes."
Johnson's first class career included spells with Middlesex and Somerset, ending his second stint with Middlesex when he announced his retirement last year.
He took 528 wickets at 28.58 and averaged 17.81 with the bat.
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