Keshana Fonseka turns professional with Lancashire
Lancashire Cricket is delighted to announce that teenage opening batter Keshana Fonseka has signed his first professional contract with the Club – a deal which runs until the end of 2026.
Fonseka – an England Under-19 international – made his First Team debut for Lancashire last Thursday, scoring 42 against Middlesex at Emirates Old Trafford.
The 18-year-old from Hyde CC – who has also previously played at Little Hulton CC - has been in the Club’s county age group system since he was 10 years old.
In 2021, Fonseka then became the youngest ever entrant to join Lancashire’s Academy – aged just 14.
Last year, Fonseka scored a century on his debut for England Under-19s against Ireland and, following a further string of impressive performances for the Club’s Under-18s and Second XI, earned his First Team debut this summer.
Keshana Fonseka said: “To sign my first professional contract with Lancashire, where I have been in the system for the last eight years, is a really proud moment for me and for my family.
“I would like to thank everyone who has played a role in my cricket journey so far – family, friends, my club cricket teams and all those in the Academy at Lancs.
“It was an amazing feeling to make my First Team debut at Emirates Old Trafford last week and I am excited to build on that, keep improving my game and gain more experiences like that.”
Director of Cricket Performance Mark Chilton commented: “Congratulations to Kesh on signing his first professional contract with us. I know this will be a hugely proud moment for him and his family.
“Kesh has been in our county age group system from a young age, moving into the Academy and Second XI in recent years, before making his first team debut at Emirates Old Trafford last week.
“He equipped himself really well on debut and we are looking forward to watching him progress in the years to come at Lancashire after signing this contract with us.”