Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has signed for Lancashire Lightning for the remainder of the 2026 Vitality Blast campaign.
Shadab arrives at Old Trafford as a replacement for Australian all-rounder Chris Green, who has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament due to injury.
The Pakistan international is available immediately and has been included in Lancashire’s squad for Friday’s fixture against Leicestershire Foxes at Grace Road as the T20 competition resumes on June 26.
Shadab brings a wealth of experience to the side, having already enjoyed spells in English domestic cricket with Sussex Sharks and Yorkshire.
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Across his career, he has featured in 124 T20 Internationals and has represented franchises around the world, making 356 appearances in T20 leagues.
Shadab has scored 1,009 runs in T20Is at a strike rate of 144.14, while also claiming 123 wickets at an average of 24.31 and maintaining an economy rate of 7.4.
Speaking after completing the move, he expressed his delight at returning to England and representing one of the country’s most prestigious counties.
“I am delighted to sign for Lancashire Lightning for the rest of the Vitality Blast. I love playing cricket in England and have really enjoyed my previous stints in the competition,” Shadab said.
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“Lancashire is one of the biggest clubs in the country, with so much history, and I can’t wait to pull on the shirt at Emirates Old Trafford in front of the home fans,” he added.
Lancashire’s Director of Cricket Performance, Mark Chilton, welcomed the signing and said the club had moved quickly to secure a player of Shadab’s pedigree following Green’s injury.
“We are really pleased to secure the services of Shadab for the remainder of the Vitality Blast,” Chilton said.
Lancashire face a busy run-in as they continue their Vitality Blast campaign, with matches against Warwickshire Bears, Derbyshire Falcons, Yorkshire and Durham still to come.
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