Harry Singh: Youngster with 'Deep Indian Roots' operates as 12th man for England vs Sri Lanka Test opener

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Harry Singh, a 20-year-old cricketer, grabbed the headlines after he recently had the chance to serve as the 12th man for England during their first Test match against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford in Manchester.

For the record, he took to the field early in the game after England chose to bowl first. Later on, he returned in the wake of the lunch session as a substitute for Harry Brook. Meanwhile, the cricket fraternity is curious to know about Harry Singh and his connection to Indian cricket.

His journey is just in the beginning phase. Harry’s deep connection to Indian cricket and his growing presence in England make him a player to watch out for in the coming years. It remains to be seen how he will go about his business in the competitive sport.

For the unversed, his father by the name of RP Singh Senior, was a notable figure in Indian cricket during the '80s. RP Singh Senior who operated as a left-arm fast bowler, made two ODI appearances for India against Australia in 1986. On the other hand, he had a respectable domestic career.

Over the course of his venture, he has featured in 59 first-class matches, accounting for 150 dismissals and scoring 1,413 runs. His final domestic appearance came in the Duleep Trophy in 1991, where he represented Central Zone against North Zone.

After calling it quits from professional cricket, RP Singh Senior ventured into coaching and shifted his base to England in the late 1990s. He has since been closely associated with Lancashire County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

In the same way, Harry Singh is now following in his father’s footsteps, making his own mark in the cricketing chapter. In July of this year, Harry made his List A debut for Lancashire in the One-Day Cup. Harry, who is just getting the hang of things, has played seven games, mustering 87 runs with an average of 12.42.

His highest score is 25 and his best batting performance is yet to come. On the contrary, he has taken two wickets as an off-break bowler. In 2022, he was selected to feature for England’s U19 team in a home series against Sri Lanka, which was a crucial step in his growing career.