VVS Laxman is all set to make his English County debut after signing a contract with Lancashire to replace Australian Brad Hodge this summer.
Laxman, who has scored 4878 runs at 42.41 from 80 Tests so far, will join the club after India’s three-Test series against England.
The 32-year-old stylish right-hander was yet to get the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) approval, but it seems only a formality.
“I’m so thrilled to be signing for a great club like Lancashire for my first taste of County cricket,” Laxman said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and hopefully, I will play my part in the club’s success.”
Lancashire Cricket Manager Mike Watkinson felt Laxman’s experience would come in handy for the club, which would be missing two of its main batsmen in Hodge and Mal Loye due to the upcoming Twenty20 World Championship.
“We are going to be without Brad Hodge and perhaps Mal Loye. I’m delighted that we have been able to secure a player of his pedigree, following what we hope will be a successful Test series for him,” he said.