A new highly-rated batsman will be joining Monton Cricket Club ahead of the upcoming 2025 season.
The cricket club have signed Usman Tariq, 40, who boasts an impressive record across his 25-year career.
The batsman has scored 8,457 runs that included stints at Leicestershire, Surrey, and Lancashire.
Monton Cricket Club are delighted with the chance to add valuable experience to the playing squad.
Thrilled to announce the signing of Usman Tariq as our professional for 2025!
A player of Usmanās calibre needs little introduction; his cricketing achievements speak volumes and he will bring great experience that will complement our seasoned players and younger players alike.š pic.twitter.com/rCS7JlsQvWā Monton Cricket Club (@MontonCC) November 26, 2024
The left-handed batsman will initially sign a one-year contract, which includes coaching the senior and junior teams.
The club, based in Welbeck Road, Eccles, view Tariq as a pivotal figure in their campaign for promotion.
Player liaison officer, Dan McAvoy, said: “He’s got a huge amount of experience and a huge reputation for scoring runs.
“We feel with the potential of him scoring 900-plus runs this season it will help us get promoted.”
His contract includes coaching the juniors and the club hopes the seniors will also benefit from his experience.
McAvoy said: “He’s a very knowledgeable cricketer and understands the game very, very well and his signing allows us to bring in an overseas amateur which we’ve done with Tom Willoughby from Australia.
“He’ll bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will not only benefit the seasoned players but also the younger and junior players we have in the team.”
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