Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando joins Glamorgan for County Championship Division Two 2025 season

Renowned English county Glamorgan has secured the services of Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando for the first two months of the County Championship Division Two 2025 season. The 27-year-old is set to feature in seven County Championship fixtures up until the end of May. Fernando will become the first Sri Lankan to represent Glamorgan. 

Fernando’s Test career began in January 2021, and he has already impressed on the international circuit. In particular, his performance on Sri Lanka's recent tour of England stood out, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker in the series. His first-inning five-wicket haul at Lord's earned him a place on the prestigious honours board. He has a tally of 72 wickets in 19 Test matches, with an average of 26.66.

The Sri Lankan bowler is no stranger to county cricket, having previously played for Nottinghamshire. His experience in the UK conditions is impressive, and he will look to replicate the success he had during his earlier stint in English cricket. Glamorgan’s director of cricket, Mark Wallace, expressed his excitement at the signing. Wallace also mentioned that the club is looking forward to having Asitha Fernando as their first Sri Lankan player in history.

"We're delighted to be able to welcome a bowler of Asitha's quality to Sophia Gardens for the start of the 2025 season. Asitha has good experience of conditions in the UK having played county cricket previously and also while performing very well in Sri Lanka's series with England here last summer. We look forward to Asitha taking the field for Glamorgan as the first Sri Lankan player to represent the club," Wallace was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

Hoping to do my very best during the upcoming season: Asitha Fernando

Asitha Fernando himself expressed his excitement about the opportunity. He also expressed his hope of doing well during his stint and helping the Glamorgan side to the best of his capabilities. Besides, he was seemingly excited about sharing the dressing room with the likes of Colin Ingram and Mason Crane as well.

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"I would like to thank Glamorgan Cricket so much for this opportunity. I am extremely thrilled to be a part of Glamorgan and to return to the county cricket scene this year. My last stint helped me to improve my game a lot. I am looking forward to playing with Mason [Crane], Colin [Ingram] and all of the Glamorgan team, and am hoping to do my very best during the upcoming season," the pacer said.