Panesar set for Sydney grade cricket

FORMER Luton Town and Indians spinner Monty Panesar is set to sign for Australian side Randwick-Petersham Cricket Club for the forthcoming season.

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Aug 2011, 08:57 BST

The Sussex and England slow bowler has agreed to turn out for the team, who compete in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition after working with former Australian Test player Greg Matthews.

Matthews said: “Other states were chasing him and at least four clubs wanted him but it was about getting the right fit.

“It’s fantastic news for the club especially the younger members of the team.

“Monty is a bit of a cult figure.

“He is such a fun guy to be around and with him in the team it will be a whole new ride.”

Randwick-Petersham will play their first game against Bankstown at Bankstown Memorial Oval on September 24.