Derbyshire’s Shan may play against India during ongoing County season

DERBY: Pakistan’s left-handed batter Shan Masood, who is representing Derbyshire Cricket Club in the ongoing County Championship, may play against India this season.

Derbyshire, who signed a deal with the Pakistani opener Shan have revealed in a press release that India will travel here for the Twenty20 Tour Fixture on July 1.

“India will travel to The Incora County Ground to face Derbyshire in a Twenty20 Tour Fixture on Friday 1 July,” the statement read.

“The number-one ranked T20 side in the world will continue their ICC Twenty20 World Cup preparations against a Derbyshire side, which includes the likes of Pakistan international, Shan Masood, and former Sri Lanka fast bowler, Suranga Lakmal,” it added.

Masood, on the other hand, who is currently playing for the Derbyshire, might be available for the side’s fixture against India if he does not make it into the squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

It is pertinent to mention here that Masood is available for selection in all formats for the county cricket club.

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