Harry Singh, Son of Former India Pacer RP Singh, Makes Debut in ENG vs SL 1st Test at Old Trafford

New Delhi: Lancashire batter Harry Singh was seen as one of the three substitute players for England on Day 1 of their current Test series against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford, Manchester. Alongside his teammates Charlie Barnard and Kesh Fonseka, Harry Singh was chosen for substitute duties by the Ollie Pope-led side.

Harry, a right-handed opening batter, took the field early in the Test, coming on as the 12th man soon after England chose to bowl first. The 20-year-old returned in the post-lunch session filling the place in again when Harry Brook temporarily left the pitch in the 37th over.

For people who don’t know him, Harry Singh is the son of Former India Pacer Rudra Pratap Singh Senior. Everyone would be thinking of the one who was part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning side in 2007. No, not that one. The RP Singh focused here played for India in the 80s, turning up in two ODI’s against Australia in 1986.

Harry Singh was born on 16th June 2004 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. His father had moved to the UK after his playing career came to an end. He took up coaching assignments with Lancashire County Club and the England Cricket Board (ECB).

Unlike his father, who was born in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, Harry has been practising and making steady and secure progress in his cricketing career in the United Kingdom. He made his List A debut for Lancashire earlier this year in the One-Day Cup, playing all seven matches, despite not showcasing his full potential.

When he signed his first professional contract with Lancashire, Harry opened up by saying that he first picked up a bat at the age of four.

“I started playing cricket at the age of four, joined Lancashire’s pathway system at eight and have been on the Lancs Academy since I was 15 – so it has been a long journey for me to reach this point,” he had told.

He was educated at Clitheroe Grammar School, Harry had cricketing experience before signing the professional contract as the opening batter played both Under 19s Tests against Australia at Brisbane in late January and early February 2023. He hit a first innings 67 in the opener.