Shreyas Iyer to play for Lancashire in Royal London Cup
Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been signed by Lancashire CC for the Royal London Cup 2021. The ace Indian batsman would be available for the 50 over tournament in UK for the league stage after arriving on July 15.
Iyer has represented in India in 50 Internationals (21 ODIs & 29 T20Is). He also leads the IPL team Delhi Capitals. His led his IPL franchise in to the finals of the 2020 edition in UAE.
Before Iyer, Farokh Engineer, VVS Laxman, Sourav Ganguly, Dinesh Mongia and Murali Kartik played for Lancashire Cricket Club.
“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.” Shreyas Iyer opined about his signing.
“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.” Paul Allott, Lancashire CC’s Director of Cricket expressed.
It has been said tjat the Lancashire Cricket Club was hugely impressed by Iyer’s form against England in the limited overs series.
Royal London Cup begins on 22nd July, 2021 with Glamorgan taking on Warwickshire. Lancashire is scheduled to play their first game against Surrey on 23rd July, 2021.
“In anticipation of the India-England Test match at Old Trafford and ‘as celebration of Shreyas’ arrival, Lancashire Cricket will be hosting a special Indian Summer events schedule during 2021.”- the club announced on Monday.
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