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Sri Lanka skipper signs for Lancashire
Cricket, 12:32, December 28, 2009 ,
Lancashire have confirmed that they have signed Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as their overseas player for the 2010 season.
The 32-year-old is widely regarded as one of the world's best batsmen, with a Test average of 55.10, and was named the Sri Lanka skipper in March having impressed during his decade on the international scene.
Sangakkara will miss the first six weeks of the season as he takes part in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup and the proposed Asia Cup, meaning Lancashire have the opportunity to bring in someone else as cover.
"Kumar is hot property at the moment and rightly so," said Lancashire CCC head coach Peter Moores.
"He is arguably the most consistent batsman in international cricket with an outstanding average in all formats, making his signing a real coup for Lancashire.
"Not only will he bring his qualities as a player to the squad but his experience and knowledge will be invaluable. "
Sangakkara, who follows in the footsteps of international team mates Muttiah Muralitharan and Sanath Jayasuriya in representing Lancashire, says he delighted to be joining such a historic club.
"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," he said.