Yorkshire coach McGrath 'embarrassed' by poor form
Visa issue delays Shafique's arrival
McGrath's side head to Trent Bridge to face County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire on Sunday.They had added Pakistan batter Abdullah Shafique on a two-match deal last week but McGrath revealed he will now not be available to play against Notts."We've had some disappointing news on Shafique, his visa isn't going to be ready on time," said McGrath."It's out of our hands so there's not much we can do."McGrath is hopeful he will be available to play in the County Championship match against Essex, starting at Clifton Park, York, on 29 June.
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