Sri Lanka’s Lakmal to join Derbyshire after India tour

Veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler Suranga Lakmal will join the English county club Derbyshire after his international retirement officials said yesterday.  

The 34-year-old fast bowler has claimed 168 wickets in a 68-Test career, captaining Sri Lanka in five of them.  
Derbyshire County Cricket Club said they signed up Lakmal on a two-year contract, where he will join former Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur.  

 “Really happy with this signing... he is a top bowler and will assist with the development of our young quick’s,” Arthur said on Twitter.  

Sri Lankan officials said Lakmal, who made his Test debut in 2010, will be available for selection for the two Tests in India.  

The first match is scheduled to begin on February 25. Sri Lanka Cricket Chief Executive Officer Ashley de Silva said he looked forward to seeing Lakmal perform in India, “if the selectors consider him for the tour.” -AFP