Leicestershire has resigned Afghanistan’s star pacer Naveen-Ul-Haq for Vitality T20 Blast 2023. This will mark Naveen’s third spell with the club having played for the club in the last two seasons of the T20 Vitality Blast.
In the last two seasons playing for Leicestershire Naveen has scalped 50 wickets in 28 innings at an average of 16.9. He also ended the 2021 season as the leading wicket-taker for Leicestershire scalping 24 wickets at an average of 16.16 in 14 innings. Not only in BBL but also in LPL 2022, Naveen is making his presence felt. Playing for Colombo Stars Naveen has returned with crucial scalps in all four matches he has played for Colombo Stars. Though the T20 Vitality Blast will begin in May 2023, He is excited to feature in the upcoming edition of Vitality Blast.
Speaking about his signing Naveen said that he is getting a home-like feeling after re-signing the contract with Leicestershire club for the third year. He also said that he is looking forward to a successful T20 Campaign in the next season of T20 Vitality Blast.
“I’m really looking forward to next season already. It’s been a great two years so far and Leicestershire now has a feeling of home for me. The boys have supported me a lot, from captain to coach to every player in the dressing room, and I believe we have a squad capable of success.”
Naveen-Ul-Haq will bolster Leicestershire’s lineup in Vitality T20 Blast 2023
The Leicestershire club has ended the Vitality T20 Blast 2021 in the last position at the Points Table with just eight wins from 14 league stage fixtures. However, bringing in Naveen will boost their bowling attack & Claude Henderson director at Leicestershire believes that the signing of a player of Naveen’s quality is a boon for the club.
He further said that his performance has grabbed the attention of several other county clubs but he has chosen Leicestershire club is a matter of pride for the club. He also emphasized that they are eagerly waiting to see how he can improve the ranks of the Leicestershire club in the Vitality t20 Blast 2023.
