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Irish International fast bowler Peter Chase has been registered to play for Durham in the upcoming LV=County Championship game with Lancashire.

The 20-year-old has been a consistent performer for the 2nd XI this season, and could now make his first class debut at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday.

Dublin-born Chase, who is contracted to Cricket Ireland, made his international bow against Sri Lanka A last month in Belfast and will remain available for all of his national team’s fixtures.

Durham Head Coach Jon Lewis has included Chase in a 12-man squad for the clash with Lancashire after Graham Onions suffered a side strain during the Royal London One-Day Cup tie with Nottinghamshire Outlaws.

Scottish International Calum MacLeod is also included in a Durham championship squad for the first time.

Richard Holdsworth, Cricket Ireland Performance Director commented: “Peter has been developing well since his period in Australia over the winter working with Craig McDermott, but has had limited opportunity this summer given Ireland’s fixture list and the fact that he has been unable to get into the Leinster Lightning team.

“Cricket Ireland has a close relationship with Durham CCC and this selection is recognition of his work with them the last few weeks in 2nd XI county cricket. We congratulate Peter of his selection and wish him the best of luck if he makes his first-class debut at Old Trafford.. As a Cricket Ireland contracted player he remains fully available to Ireland, who are supportive in releasing him to Durham CCC.”

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