Mitch Perry ruled out of Lancashire stint due to injury
Lancashire Cricket can confirm that overseas signing Mitch Perry has been ruled out of his upcoming spell with the Club due to injury.
During a routine end of season MRI scan following the Sheffield Shield final, it was discovered that Perry has suffered a recurrence of a previous lumbar bone stress fracture injury.
Perry, who had been scheduled to arrive at Emirates Old Trafford this week, will instead remain with Cricket Victoria to commence his rehabilitation programme.
Director of Cricket Performance Mark Chilton said: “We are naturally disappointed that Mitch will be unable to join us this season, particularly at such short notice ahead of the campaign. However, we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
“We are currently assessing our options with regard to potential replacement players and their availability.
“Despite this setback, having recently returned from Desert Springs, where the men’s squad completed an excellent week-long training camp, I have been extremely encouraged by what we have seen over the course of the week. The attitude has been first-class, morale is high, and the two-day inter-squad game was highly competitive. The squad is hungry, motivated, and ready to get the season underway.
“We are excited for the new campaign and determined to build on the progress made during the second half of last year, with Steven Croft leading as Head Coach and James Anderson as County Championship Captain.”
The Club can also confirm that Australian batter Marcus Harris will miss the opening round of the County Championship due to his involvement in the Sheffield Shield final with Victoria last week. Harris will be available from the second round of fixtures, when Lancashire face Derbyshire at Emirates Old Trafford, starting on Friday 10 April.
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