“I’m delighted to have been signed by the defending champions, the Gujarat Titans, and look forward to playing under Hardik Pandya within such a high quality squad,” stated the 23-year-old Little in his commentary launched by means of Cricket Ireland.
“I am also looking forward to working with coach Ashish Nehra and would like to thank the management team at the Titans for believing in me,” he added.
The Hardik-led Gujarat Titans received the IPL trophy of their debut season previous this yr.
“I have loved playing international cricket for Ireland – and that will always remain my priority, but to be able to learn and play in the IPL will be an incredible opportunity and thanks to Cricket Ireland for supporting me in this,” Little, who has performed 22 ODIs and 53 T20Is since making his global debut in 2016, stated.
He served as a internet bowler for Chennai Super Kings closing yr.
Earlier this yeat on the T20 World Cup, Little claimed a hat-trick in opposition to New Zealand in Adelaide.
“We are delighted for Josh and wish him well in the IPL next year. Josh is a hard-working and dedicated athlete who has come up through the Irish system,” stated Cricket Ireland’s High Performance Director Richard Holdsworth.
“He has been an essential part of the Irish set-up for several years now and we believe his development will only accelerate further through involvement in the IPL.”
Little, alternatively, has revel in of franchise-based T20 leagues having performed in The Hundred and Lanka Premier League, but even so getting picked within the draft on the Pakistan Super League.
(With company inputs)