Harry Singh, son of ex-India pacer, takes field for England
What's the story
Harry Singh, the son of former Indian cricketer RP Singh Senior, made his debut as England's 12th man in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka. The match is being held at Old Trafford in Manchester. Harry was joined by Charlie Barnard and Kesh Fonseka for this role. He first took to the field early in the Test as a substitute after England chose to bowl first.
Cricket lineage
Harry's return and father's cricket legacy
Harry returned to the field in the post-lunch session, substituting for Harry Brook who temporarily left the pitch in the 37th over. His father, RP Singh Senior, was a left-arm fast bowler who represented India in two ODIs against Australia in 1986. The senior Singh also had a successful domestic career with 150 wickets from 59 first-class matches and scored 1,413 runs. His last competitive match was for Central Zone against North Zone in the Duleep Trophy back in 1991.
Coaching transition
RP Singh senior's post-retirement journey and coaching career
After retiring from competitive cricket, RP Singh Senior transitioned into coaching. He moved to England in the late 1990s and began working with Lancashire County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This move marked a new phase in his cricketing journey, as he shifted focus from playing to nurturing future talents.
Career progression
Harry Singh's budding cricket career and future prospects
Harry Singh made his List A debut for Lancashire earlier this year in the One-Day Cup. In his seven matches, he scored 87 runs at an average of 12.42, with a strike rate of 64.44 and a top score of 25. He also contributes with the ball, having taken two wickets with his off-breaks. The young cricketer has also played for Lancashire 2nd XI as an opening batter, showing potential for a promising future in cricket.