Rising Australian batsman Jake Lehmann, son of national coach Darren, will continue his career development in England after signing with English side Yorkshire for the remainder of the county season.

Lehmann joins as a replacement for fellow South Australian and Adelaide Strikers batsman Travis Head, who has been called up to Australia's current touring squad in Sri Lanka.

Yorkshire head coach Jason Gillespie, who played alongside Lehmann's father at Test and state level, and has coached Lehmann Jr at Adelaide Strikers in the KFC Big Bash League, was thrilled.

Delighted that Jake Lehmann has agreed to join us at Yorkshire.#toplad #horrormoustache — Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) August 9, 2016

"We're delighted to secure the services of Jake," he said. "He's a great kid, gives the ball a whack and has shown good nous and awareness.

"Having worked with him at the Strikers (I know) he'll fit into the changing room too, as all our players do.

"I just hope that he has a good time with us, enjoys himself and contributes to some good wins for Yorkshire."

Another proud moment as a father , good luck @jakelehmann_ and @YorkshireCCC @YCCCDizzy for the rest of the season. https://t.co/XuL9gmEP85 — Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) August 10, 2016

Lehmann, who holds a British passport, is currently in Townsville with the Australia A squad but is expected to be in England in time for Yorkshire's clash with bitter rivals Lancashire, beginning Saturday.

The 24-year-old earned the call-up to the squad after a breakout Sheffield Shield season, in which he made 623 runs at 44.50, with three hundreds including a career-best 205.

The left-hander also enjoyed some fine moments in the BBL, including striking the match-winning boundary at Adelaide Oval from the final ball of a thrilling win over Hobart in January.

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Darren Lehmann had a glittering career at Yorkshire in his own right and was the team's leading scorer when they won the County Championship in 2001, smashing 1416 runs at an average of 83.2.

Head has joined the Australians ahead of their five-match ODI series against the Sri Lankans, beginning August 21.