That's insane and particularly when you consider that he was already in the English systemthe legend that is adrian shankar that lied his way into county cricket. my favourite lie being....
I played against a guy in English club cricket who claimed to be Pranab Roy Pranab Roy | India Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo and was after expenses from the club
The club was skeptical and tried him out before offering him anything despite the fact that he played in full Indian kit
Lasted a couple of matches before doing a runner
Funny thing is that the real Pranab Roy played in the same league the following year
What's more, I only have 3 photos of myself from that stint and 2 of them are bowling to the real and fake Pranab Roy and I got 'em both out