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Ian Chadband

Lanning deal hailed as key for women's game in England

Meg Lanning has been signed by Lancashire to spearhead their bid to win England's T20 county cup. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Globe-trotting Meg Lanning is to play for Lancashire in the English summer with the Old Trafford-based outfit hailing the signing of Australia's most successful skipper as one of the most significant in the history of women's county cricket.

The 33-year-old, who won five of her seven World Cup titles as captain, will feature in Lancashire Thunder's bid to win the Blast, England's T20 competition, between May and July.

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