Player: | KC Sangakkara |
Event: | LV County Championship 2010 |
DateLine: 29th December 2009
The Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been signed by English county Lancashire as their overseas player for the 2010 season. Sangakkara will join the county after completing his international commitments at the World Twenty20 in West Indies in April and later the proposed Asia Cup.
 
The 32-year-old Lankan batsman will be the third from his country to represent Lancashire after Sanath Jayasuriya and Muthiah Murlitharan. 
"I am thrilled to be joining Lancashire and really looking forward to representing a club and county that has such a long and distinguished cricketing history. Murali always talks fondly of his times at Lancashire so I had no hesitation in accepting the club's kind offer to play for them in the upcoming season," Sangakkara said. 
Lancashire's cricket director Mike Watkinson confirmed Sangas signing, "With so much international cricket being played around the world it is difficult to find world-class players who are available for extended periods during our domestic season. So I'm delighted we have secured the services of Kumar for the majority of our season and I know he is looking forward to playing for Lancashire. 
"Kumar is an excellent batsman, experienced leader and is a proven match winner. He has all the attributes and qualities we look for when signing an overseas player and is someone we know can make a significant contribution in all three competitions next season," he added.LATEST SCORES
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