Mahmood, 27, made two Test appearances in the Caribbean in March 2022, claiming six wickets at 22.83, but has been beset by injuries in new seasons, including consecutive pressure fractures in his back in 2022 and 2023 .
Mahmood played nine Power Burst suits for Lancashire this summer, taking 12 wickets of his growth to the quarter-finals, and will continue his global comeback and then be named for England’s white-ball tour of the Caribbean.
Beyond his three-year offer, which includes “options” to appear in the county championship, the calendar and conditions permit, and thus bet on an England test withdrawal, Lancashire’s priority is to overcome the availability of Mahmood throughout your burst calendar. , with the possibility of him being called up for franchise competitions that overlap with the English season.
“In the ever-changing landscape of cricket, this contract allows greater control over Saqib’s availability during the Vitality Blast blocks in the summer,” said Mark Chilton, Lancashire’s director of cricket efficiency. “This is something we will work closely with Saqib on, particularly around his commitments to the franchise, which may include the PSL in the early part of next season.
“After a difficult few years for Saqib, with two stress fractures in his back, it was better to see him back on the ground this summer performing for us at the Power Burst before earning a hard-earned England retirement.”
A Lancashire academy product, Mahmood joined the club in 2012, aged 15, before making his senior debut in 2015 and receiving his county cap in 2021.
“I am delighted to be dedicating my time to Lancashire in Power Burst for at least three seasons,” he said.
“2022 and 2023 have been difficult years for me injury-wise, but it was great to get through this summer and they are absolutely compatible. I would love to thank the Lancashire science team for their dry work.” Throughout this era and having their lasting support was a key factor in signing this word of honor intact.
“While this is a white-ball contract, I still have ambitions to play red-ball cricket again for England and for Lancashire in the County Championship, which remains the biggest test of skill and fitness outside of white-ball cricket. test, and there are options within this contract to make that happen.”
Regardless of Mahmood’s offer, it does not prevent him from being part of the “stable” of fast bowlers that England manager Brendon McCullum has said he wants to recruit before the year-long excursion to the Ashes, represents a possible opportunity. withdrawing from availability, coupled with his previous injury problems, meaning a stint on the franchise T20 circuit could be a prudent option for his longevity, not to mention a successful one.
Speaking in Multan ahead of this presentation, Richard Gould, the famous ECB government, stated that the encroachment of such tournaments on the English season was a problem for county sport that might require a coherent reaction in the future. He cited concerns raised by Daniel Gidney, Lancashire’s chief executive, that the county’s promises risked being “diluted” unless the board adopted a stricter approach to issuing refusal of objection (CON) certificates for tournaments. outside the country.
“We’re certainly hearing from our clubs and our members that we need to rein things in a little bit,” Gould said.
“Last year there were 74 English players, men, who played in franchise tournaments around the world. The next best was Pakistan with 45. It’s great we have them playing, but we have to protect what we have.
“I think there may be additional protections available. We are having conversations, I noticed Lancashire made some comments a few weeks ago. We should be satisfied with what they have given us and provide protection.”
