Lancs snap up Sangakkara
Dec 28 2009 - 11:32:06
Lancashire have completed the signing of Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as their overseas player for a majority of the 2010 county season.
The 32-year-old left-hander will miss the opening weeks of the campaign due to international commitments, but Lancs are delighted to have snapped up a world-class performer.
Director of cricket Mike Watkinson told the county's official website: "Kumar is an excellent batsman and a proven matchwinner.
"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.
"The first part of the season is full of Championship cricket, so myself and head coach Peter Moores are looking at our options in terms of cover for Kumar during this period.
"We do have some talented homegrown batsmen in our squad, but it's important that we start the season off as strongly as possible and if the right overseas player is available, then that would be an ideal solution."