Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar joins English county side Lancashire

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has joined the English County aspect 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 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 a number of County Championship video games in July.

“Lancashire Cricket is delighted to verify the signing of Indian worldwide Washington Sundar. Following the approval of his UK visa, Washington will arrive within the nation and hyperlink up together with his new teammates at Emirates Outdated Trafford subsequent month. Washington, who’s at the moment following a interval of rehabilitation with the BCCI after a latest harm, will likely be obtainable for the entire Royal London One-Day Cup competitors and health relying the variety of LV=County Championship video games in July,” mentioned Lancashire Cricket within the official assertion.

The Tamil Nadu cricketer has expressed his pleasure to play within the iconic Emirates Outdated Trafford – which is the house floor of the Lancashire membership.

“I’m extraordinarily excited to play county cricket for the primary time with Lancashire Cricket. To play in English circumstances will likely be a fantastic expertise for me, and I can’t wait to play at Emirates Outdated Trafford. I want to thank each Lancashire Cricket and the BCCI for permitting this chance to occur, and I’m trying ahead to becoming a member of up with the squad subsequent month,” mentioned Sundar, as quoted by Lancashire Cricket.

Sundar has thus far represented India in 4 Checks, 4 ODIs and 31 T20Is, through which he has taken 6, 5 and 25 wickets, respectively. He has additionally scored 265 runs in Checks, 57 in ODIs and 47 within the shortest format. In terms of the IPL, Sundar has picked up 33 wickets and scored 318 runs in 51 matches.