Tom Hartley was England’s leading wicket-taker during the recent Test tour of India, but the left-armed spinner might struggle to crack into Lancashire’s County Championship side this season.
Last year, Lancashire secured the services of Australian spinner Nathan Lyon for the 2024 summer, with the 36-year-old expected to feature in this week’s season opener against reigning champions Surrey.
However, it’s incredibly unlikely for a County Championship side to pick two finger spinners in the early stages of the season, meaning Hartley might be tasked with carrying drinks during Lyon’s visit, curbing his development as a red-ball cricketer.
“Even if Tommy had to miss out, I think the reality of the situation is it’s April and we’re in the UK,” Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings told the Wisden podcast last week.
“You’ve got arguably the best off-spinner the game has…
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