Lancashire Cricket Club has set up a Covid-19 memorial outside Old Trafford (Lancashire Twitter)
Lancashire Cricket Club has set up a COVID-19 memorial at its home ground Old Trafford to honor members who have lost their lives due to the virus.
Lancashire Cricket Club has set up a COVID-19 memorial at its home ground Old Trafford to honor members who have lost their lives due to the virus.
“A new memorial has been set up at Emirates Old Trafford to pay tribute to the members who tragically passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic. The club worked with a representative group of members on the monument and it is located in the garden area adjacent to the Point. Members and supporters are encouraged to watch it during the Emirates’ next game at Old Trafford, which sees Lancashire Lightning take on Durham in the Vitality Blast on Friday 18 June,” read an official statement by the county club.
Earlier this year in March, a memorial was set up to mark the third anniversary of the United Kingdom’s first COVID-19 lockdown. It was unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire.
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Coming back to the on-field developments, Lancashire Lightning started their Vitality Blast 2023 campaign with a four-wicket win over Derbyshire Falcons. Lancashire fast bowler Luke Wood took three wickets to restrict Derbyshire to a total of 179. Opener Luke Wells emerged as Lancashire’s top-scorer with 66 runs from 35 balls. Wells laid a solid foundation for his team with his maiden T20 half-century. His brilliant innings handed Lancashire a four-wicket victory. Lancashire scored the winning runs with four balls to spare.
Lancashire Lightning were without Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone and Phil Salt during their season opener. The English trio could not take part in the game due to their Indian Premier League (IPL) duties. Star batsman Keaton Jennings was also unavailable for the contest due to his injury.
Lancashire Lightning carried the momentum and remained unbeaten in their next two matches. Their three-match unbeaten run came to an end after a loss to the Birmingham Bears earlier this week.
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Batting first, Lancashire Lightning were bowled out for a total of 98. In reply, Birmingham Bears achieved the target with 34 balls to spare. Lancashire now occupy third place in the North Group of Vitality Blast 2023. In their next match, Lancashire will take on Yorkshire Vikings on Thursday.