ANDREW Hall is available to play for Worcestershire for the rest of the season.

The 28-year-old all-rounder will remain at New Road after failing to be selected for South Africa's forthcoming tour to Sri Lanka.

Former County fast bowler Nantie Hayward, however, has been called up into the squad.

Hayward has not played for his country since taking 5-56 in the second Test against Pakistan in January 2003 after deciding to pursue his career with Worcestershire and Middlesex.

Convener of the national selection panel Omar Henry said: "It's great to have Nantie back and hopefully he can pick up where he left off when he last played for South Africa.

"His experience in the UK will be an asset as the lengths he will need to bowl in Sri Lanka are pretty similar to those in England. He brings real pace to the attack."

Meanwhile, Worcestershire today cleared up confusion over tickets for tomorrow's Twenty20 Cup clash against Gloucestershire Gladiators at New Road (5.30pm).

Chief executive Mark New-ton said: "It is clear that a number of our members are confused about Friday night. Despite the fact we have said all along that members do not need tickets for Friday, many are ringing up having heard we are sold out.

"Can I please emphasise that members will get in and only need their membership passes. It is the public seats that have been sold out."