Xtra Time Web Desk: India cricketer Shreyas Iyer has signed for English county side Lancashire to play the 50 over Royal London Cup. The Mumbai batsman will reach Old Trafford on Thursday July 15. He is supposed to take part in the month long group stage matches, according to a press statement from the county.
Iyer will join former India cricketers like Farokh Engineer, Murali Kartik, Dinesh Mongia, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman who have donned the Red Roses cap.
Speaking after agreeing to join Lancashire for the 2021 Royal London Cup, Shreyas Iyer said: “Lancashire is a legendary name in English Cricket with a long-standing association with Indian Cricket. I am extremely humbled and honoured to carry the legacy forward of greats like Farokh Engineer, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman at Lancashire.
“Emirates Old Trafford is a world class international stadium and I am looking forward to meeting my teammates and the supporters of the Club.”
Lancashire’s Director of Cricket, Paul Allott, added: “Shreyas is one of the shining lights of a new generation of Indian batsman and a leader, and we’re delighted that an opportunity to bring him to Emirates Old Trafford has presented itself.
“With the expectation that we will be fielding a younger side in this year’s Royal London Cup due to the Hundred, it was important that we brought in a top-order batsman with experience at the highest level to enhance our prospects in the tournament.
Lancashire will start their campaign in Royal London Cup against Susses at home to Sussex on July 23.