Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has signed for Lancashire Lightning for the remainder of the 2026 Vitality Blast.
Lancashire confirmed that Khan has been added to the squad for the remaining matches of the T20 Blast competition. The 27-year-old has joined the county side as a replacement for Australian all-rounder Chris Green, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.
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Khan available for Lancashire’s Foxes fixture on Friday
Khan will be available for Lancashire’s Vitality Blast fixture against Leicestershire Foxes at Grace Road on Friday.
The Pakistan international has previously represented Sussex Sharks and Yorkshire in English domestic cricket and is regarded as one of the most experienced T20 players in world cricket.
Shadab records 1,009 runs and 123 wickets in 124 T20Is for Pakistan
Shadab has played 124 T20 internationals for Pakistan, scoring 1,009 runs at a strike rate of 144 and taking 123 wickets at an average of 24, with an economy rate of 7.4.
Speaking after the move, Khan said he was pleased to join Lancashire for the remainder of the competition and looked forward to playing at Emirates Old Trafford.
Lancashire delighted to secure Shadab for key fixtures
Lancashire Director of Cricket Performance Mark Chilton said the club was pleased to secure the services of a player of Khan’s quality and experience ahead of an important run of fixtures.
