Pakistan international Shan Masood is set to join Leicestershire for the upcoming cricket season, marking an exciting phase for both the player and the club. The 35-year-old cricketer, who has previously played for Derbyshire and Yorkshire, will initially miss the start of the County Championship campaign due to his commitments in the Pakistan Super League. However, Masood is expected to bolster Leicestershire's squad starting with the T20 Blast in May.
Masood's arrival comes at a time when Leicestershire is building on recent successes. The club, which was in contention for promotion in the County Championship last season, also celebrated winning the One-Day Cup a year earlier. His addition is anticipated to further enhance the team's competitive edge.
Claude Henderson, Leicestershire's representative, praised Masood's capabilities as a player who can "win matches" in both red and white ball competitions. Henderson emphasized Masood's proven talent, noting that his leadership and experience will be invaluable to the team both on and off the pitch.
"His leadership and experience will be invaluable to the team both on and off the pitch." – Claude Henderson
Masood, a middle-order batter with over 25,000 runs for club and country, made his first-class debut in 2007. His versatility will be a significant asset as he is set to play across all formats for Leicestershire. Expressing enthusiasm for joining the club at this juncture, Masood highlighted the competitive nature of the team and its success in nurturing young talent.
"The club has been very competitive in all formats and produced some fantastic young players over the last few years." – Masood
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