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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Taha Hashim at Emirates Old Trafford

Old Trafford chaos as Lancashire try to woo India but forget local fans

Chris Woakes bowls the first ball of the fourth Test to Yashasvi Jaiswal as play gets under way at Old Trafford with some fans still stuck outside.
Chris Woakes bowls the first ball of the fourth Test to Yashasvi Jaiswal as play gets under way at Old Trafford with some fans still stuck outside. Photograph: Greig Cowie/Shutterstock

“Lancashire Cricket is playing its role in supporting bilateral trade talks between the UK and Indian governments.” What does this mean? Luke Wells flanking Keir Starmer during his handshake photo op with Narendra Modi?

The line appears on the club’s website, highlighting an event at Old Trafford in March to welcome a new Indian consulate in Manchester. It’s undoubtedly odd but also nothing new. The push to develop Indian ties has been part of Lancashire’s story for a while now, the journey beginning at India and Pakistan’s clash in the city at the 2019 World Cup.

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