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Lancashire confirm signing of Washington Sundar
Follow UsThe Indian all-rounder will play the entire 50-over Royal London Cup and also a couple of County Championship encounters, subject to fitness
Lancashire Cricket, on Wednesday (June 22), announced the signing of Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar.
The 22-year-old Chennai player, who has nearly recovered from his hand injury, and is currently doing his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), will play the entire 50-over Royal London Cup. He will also feature in a couple of County Championship encounters, depending on fitness.
"I am extremely excited to play county cricket for the first time with Lancashire Cricket. To play in English conditions will be a great experience for me and I can’t wait to play at Emirates Old Trafford. I would like to thank both Lancashire Cricket and the BCCI for allowing this opportunity happen and I’m looking forward to joining up with the squad next month," said Washington.
Washington will be making his comeback in red-ball cricket since sustaining a finger injury in July last year. The injury sidelined him from India's tour of England last year and also the second leg of the 2021 Indian Premier League.
Meanwhile, Lancashire’s Director of Cricket Performance, Mark Chilton, added: “Washington is a multi-format all-rounder whose skills with both bat and ball will be a great addition for us in the Royal London Cup and County Championship this summer.
“His international and IPL experiences will be invaluable in the development of our younger cricketers, many of whom he will be playing with during his stay. The addition of Washington is one that will excite our Members and supporters, along with helping our continued push to bring silverware back to Emirates Old Trafford."
Washington will become the second Indian player after Cheteshwar Pujara to feature in English county cricket this season. Playing for Sussex in division two, Pujara amassed 720 runs in eight innings at a superb average of 120.
Lancashire are currently placed in the third position on the County Championship division one points table, behind Surrey and Hampshire, with 108 points. They will resume red-ball cricket with a clash against Gloucestershire from June 26 after their Vitality Blast T20 games.
(With inputs from PTI)