Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has signed an agreement with English County aspect Lancashire after an outstanding performance in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His pivotal function in the tournament helped the franchise to win their 3rd title and has earned him a 5-week stint with Lancashire, wherein he’s going to take part in the One-Day Cup and the County Championship.
Iyer ambitions to return in time for the Duleep Trophy in September, hoping to use his County experience to make a case for his re-access into the Indian team. His remaining appearance for India changed in the course of the T20I series in opposition to Sri Lanka in early 2022.
Venkatesh Iyer said: “I am incredibly excited to head over to England and to have the opportunity to play county cricket for the first time in my career. Lancashire is a very historic county with a long history of welcoming Indian players to their club. I am looking forward to emulating the likes of Farokh Engineer, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and most recently, Washington Sundar in wearing the Red Rose colours at Emirates Old Trafford.”
“To test my skills in both one-day and first-class cricket in English conditions is going to really benefit my game. I hope that I can entertain the fans and help my Lancashire teammates to achieve their targets in both formats this summer.”
Venkatesh Iyer likely to return for Duleep Trophy
The trend of Indian players joining County aspects for the duration of the home low season has end up common, as it presents treasured distant places to enjoy. Recently, Ajinkya Rahane also signed with Leicestershire and had a strong start with an excellent 50. Lancashire, led via Keaton Jennings, these days lost to Durham within the One-Day Cup opener and presently take a place 7th in the County Championship standings.
Iyer’s stint at Lancashire will permit him to play alongside seasoned players like James Anderson, who announced his retirement from international cricket recently. One vast aspect Iyer can sit up for all through his time in England and as a regular bowler, which had been restrained at some stage in the IPL due to the effect rule.
He bowled the handiest one over within the entire season, which became against the Delhi Capitals (DC) and conceded 28 runs. Lancashire’s upcoming match is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, against Kent.
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