Walshaw sign a Jaffer

Former Test cricketer Wasim Jaffer has joined Bury-based Walshaw CC as a professional for 2018.

The 39-year-old played 31 Tests for India from 2000 to 2008, registering five centuries. He also amassed 17,824 runs in a stellar first-class career. Walshaw chairman Mike Mills told the Bury Times: “In getting a player of his stature, and the fact he is also highly respected off the field, we feel like we’ve signed someone who is as good as you could get in club cricket.”

Livingstone lauds Barrow

Lancashire batsman Liam Livingstone has spoken warmly of his former club Barrow CC after being called up for England’s Test tour of New Zealand. “Barrow is my home club and it will always be my home,” said the 24-year-old. “It’s always enjoyable to go home and to see people who are still enjoying the fact that you are doing well. It’s always nice to get that recognition.”