Early Chris Green Arrival Strengthens Lancashire Ahead of Busy Schedule Lancashire Cricket Club has announced that overseas player Chris Green will arrive at Emirates Old Trafford earlier than initially planned, allowing him to participate in two County Championship matches before the start of the 2026 Vitality Blast season. The spin-bowling all-rounder, currently with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, is set to join the squad ahead of the scheduled fixtures against Middlesex (May 8–11) and Worcestershire (May 15–18). This move ensures Green will be available for additional matches, including the Blast campaign and two County Championship games against Kent (June 12–15) and Derbyshire (June 19–22). Green, 32, had been expected to join Lancashire ahead of the Blast opener against Surrey on May 22. However, his early arrival marks a strategic adjustment to maximize his contribution during the club’s busy schedule. The decision comes as the club aims to bolster its squad for both the T20 Blast and County Championship competitions. Green’s inclusion in the squad will span the entire Blast tournament, including the knockout stages, and he is anticipated to play a key role in the red-ball format as well. The all-rounder’s return to Lancashire is significant, given his previous success with the club. Over the past two seasons, Green has been a standout performer, earning the T20 Player of the Year award twice. In the T20 format, he has taken 35 wickets in 25 appearances while also contributing with the bat, scoring two centuries in first-class cricket. His performances in the red-ball format have been equally impressive, with 24 wickets in five First-Class matches.#pakistan_super_league #islamabad_united #chris_green #lancashire_cricket_club #emirates_old_Trafford
