Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has joined the English County side Lancashire, the membership introduced on Wednesday. Sundar, who was dominated out following an harm within the halfway of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, will be a part of the membership in July after the approval of his UK visa.
Lancashire has confirmed that Sundar will likely be obtainable for the entire Royal London One-Day Cup competitors and, relying on his health, for just a few County Championship video games in July.
“Lancashire Cricket is delighted to confirm the signing of Indian international Washington Sundar. Following the approval of his UK visa, Washington will arrive in the country and link up with his new teammates at Emirates Old Trafford next month. Washington, who is currently following a period of rehabilitation with the BCCI after a recent injury, will be available for the whole Royal London One-Day Cup competition and fitness depending the number of LV=County Championship games in July,” mentioned Lancashire Cricket within the official assertion.
The Tamil Nadu cricketer has expressed his pleasure to play within the iconic Emirates Old Trafford – which is the house floor of the Lancashire membership.
“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 to happen, and I’m looking forward to joining up with the squad next month,” mentioned Sundar, as quoted by Lancashire Cricket.
Sundar has up to now represented India in 4 Tests, 4 ODIs and 31 T20Is, during which he has taken 6, 5 and 25 wickets, respectively. He has additionally scored 265 runs in Tests, 57 in ODIs and 47 within the shortest format. When it involves the IPL, Sundar has picked up 33 wickets and scored 318 runs in 51 matches.