Sri Lankan fast bowler Kasun Rajitha has been given a chance to play in the County Championship, a four-day county cricket tournament being held in England.
He has signed a contract to play the next five matches of the Essex county team in this year’s tournament.
Former Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood is the director of cricket for the Essex county team.
The 31-year-old Rajitha has played 18 Test matches for Sri Lanka, taking 55 wickets.
Kasun Rajitha expressed his views regarding the signing of these agreements as follows.
“It is a really proud moment for me to be joining Essex.
“I have followed the team over the years, and they have always produced excellent and entertaining first-class cricket.
“I am joining a strong bowling unit and look forward to contributing on the field and helping the team win matches.
“I would like to thank Chris Silverwood for giving me this opportunity and Sri Lanka Cricket for allowing me to further hone my skills.”
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