Glamorgan Sign Asitha Fernando For Seven Games Of County Championship 2025
Most recently in August 2024, Fernando took his second five-wicket haul (5-102) in the second Test against England at the Lord’s becoming only the second Sri Lankan bowler following Rumesh Ratnayake to have his name etched onto the Lord’s Honours Board. He then went on to take 17 wickets in three matches with a 24.64 average.
Commenting on his move to Glamorgan, Fernando said: “I would like to thank Glamorgan Cricket so much for this opportunity. I am extremely thrilled to be a part of Glamorgan and to return to the County Cricket scene this year. My last stint helped me to improve my game a lot. I am looking forward to playing with Mason, Colin, and all of the Glamorgan team, and am hoping to do my very best during the upcoming season.”
Glamorgan's Director of Cricket, Mark Wallace said: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome a bowler of Asitha’s quality to Sophia Gardens for the start of the 2025 season. Asitha has good experience of conditions in the UK having played County Cricket previously and also while performing very well in Sri Lanka’s series with England here last summer.
Commenting on his move to Glamorgan, Fernando said: “I would like to thank Glamorgan Cricket so much for this opportunity. I am extremely thrilled to be a part of Glamorgan and to return to the County Cricket scene this year. My last stint helped me to improve my game a lot. I am looking forward to playing with Mason, Colin, and all of the Glamorgan team, and am hoping to do my very best during the upcoming season.”
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Article Source: IANS