Graham Clark signs for Sunrisers Leeds as injury replacement in The Hundred

Graham Clark has signed for Sunrisers Leeds as an injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred Men’s 2026 season. The Headingley-based franchise confirmed the deal on August 6, 2026, with Durham Cricket also announcing the news through their official channels.

Clark’s commitment to Sunrisers Leeds means Durham will be without him for a run of One Day Cup group-stage matches. He is unavailable beginning with their fixture against Middlesex on August 7, 2026, and will miss at least three group games in that competition while fulfilling his Hundred duties.

The Hundred 2026 runs from July 21 to August 16, so Clark arrives with several matches still to be played and the competition approaching its final stages.

What is Clark’s history with the Headingley franchise?

Clark is no stranger to the Headingley setup. He has now joined the franchise on three separate occasions, having represented the same organisation across the previous two editions of The Hundred when it operated under the name Northern Superchargers. The franchise was rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds ahead of the 2026 season, so this marks his first involvement under the new identity.

Clark was born on March 16, 1993, in Whitehaven, Cumbria, and is a right-handed batter who has featured regularly in Durham’s red and white-ball squads. His prior experience at Headingley means he is already familiar with the franchise’s environment and personnel, which should help him contribute quickly in the limited time available before the tournament concludes on August 16.

The identity of the player Clark has been signed to replace has not been disclosed in the available evidence, and no details about the nature of the injury have been confirmed publicly.

How does Clark’s absence affect Durham’s One Day Cup campaign?

The One Day Cup group stage runs concurrently with the closing phase of The Hundred 2026, meaning Durham must plan their batting resources without Clark for a meaningful portion of their remaining group matches. No replacement signing for Durham has been confirmed in the available evidence at the time of publication.