Gleaming bright orange in the Sri Lanka sun, this is a famous King’s Road shirt flying the flag for England abroad.
The Road’s talent scout Rich Peralta was spotted in the crowd in Galle yesterday as England were bowled out by Sri Lanka.
Bearded Rich is running the rule over overseas players to bolster The Road’s spin options for the new season.
He is said to be particularly impressed with left-arm spinner Rangana Herath but unsure whether he could provide competition for The Road’s other spinner of Sri Lankan origin, Sham de Silva.
I thought that was him when I was watching highlights last night!!! What a fantastic shirt he has on!
Spotted this kid earlier playing in front of the stand…doesn’t look like anybody else has noticed his skills and is an early starter for the child’s academy… http://www.sharucricketlife.com/. Amir, get on the blower and get him on the next flight.
In other news I met Percy the flagbearing Sri Lankan legend and he asked me how The Road have been coming along in winter nets. Practically tore the cap from my head for a photo… will email photo to Leon!