Danny Lamb makes 14-day loan switch from Lancashire to Gloucestershire

Lamb featured in every Lancashire Lightning game as they finished runners-up last year. He took three wickets on a Finals Day where they lost by a single run to Hampshire in the final

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Danny Lamb has joined Gloucestershire on a short-term loan.

The Lancashire all-rounder has moved south on an initial 14-day loan and will be available immediately.

The 27-year-old could feature in Gloucestershire's T20 Blast clash with Essex Eagles in Chelmsford on Tuesday (May 30).

Lamb featured in every Lancashire Lightning game as they finished runners-up last year. He took three wickets on a Finals Day where they lost by a single run to Hampshire in the final.

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Having taken 41 matches in 52 T20 matches so far, the Englishman could be a useful addition to a team that has won only once in their first three Blast fixtures.

Gloucestershire have been hampered by a series of injuries over recent weeks and the addition of Lamb will offer the side another option.

Steve Snell, performance director at Gloucestershire, said: "Danny is a player we've been tracking for a period of time and with a few injuries around, particularly in the bowling allrounder spot, Danny will enhance our squad and the competition for places in that area.

The right-hander has an unexceptional T20 record, averaging 27.53 with the ball and 12.77 at a strike rate of 103.13 with the bat.

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The West Country side will also benefit from Lamb being available for their next County Championship fixture against Leicestershire (from June 11).

With Gloucestershire facing a condensed schedule, the cover Lamb provides is vital.

Snell added: "The turnaround between games in this competition is so tight, and player recovery is limited, meaning that the utilisation of a quality squad of players on the field is essential.

"I appreciate the flexibility of Lancashire to make this happen so swiftly and it's a great opportunity for Danny to play some first-team cricket and further showcase what he can do."


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