Right-handed batter Dan Lawrence has been given permission by the England team management to play for the Desert Vipers franchise in their next two matches of the ongoing ILT20 season in the UAE.
Lawrence was the Vipers’ first Wildcard pick for the season but left the side after the opening match of the tournament when he was a late call-up for England’s Test tour of India following Harry Brook’s withdrawal due to personal reasons.
England are now having a break in the UAE until February 12 following the first two Tests of that five-match series, with the series scoreline at 1-1. With Dan not making the playing eleven in the first two Tests in India, England have permitted him to rejoin the Vipers for the matches against the Dubai Capitals on February 9 and against the Sharjah Warriors two days later.
“Grateful to the England team” – Tom Moody
“We are delighted to welcome Dan back to the Vipers and it is something that makes perfect sense for everyone. The Vipers are getting a top-class player, someone who can affect the game with bat and ball who has already been part of the Vipers set-up, and someone who is craving match action.