PETER Sleep is unlikely to play for reigning champions Rishton as an amateur this summer, even though Lancashire Cricket League rules would allow his application to be granted.
Rishton's hopes appear to have been dashed by Lancashire, who employ the Aussie as second team captain\coach.
For the county have informed him they are unwilling for him to commit himself to another club on a regular basis.
Sleep is set to be involved helping out with the county first team and also scouting commitments at weekends when the seconds do not play.
He will, however, probably be allowed to turn out as a sub-pro from time to time.
In 1998, Sleep is expected to play - along with most of the Old Trafford players not involved with the first team - in the new Premier League.
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