India’s left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed will play for the Essex Club till the conclusion of the 2025 season. He might be out there for each the Rothesay County Championship and the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
A product of India’s Under-19 squad for the 2016 World Cup, Ahmed has represented the senior Indian Men’s crew on 29 events, which incorporates eleven ODIs and eighteen T20Is, as per the press launch from the Essex official web site.
Since making his ODI debut in 2018 towards Hong Kong, Ahmed has taken 15 wickets in his 11 ODI appearances, at a mean of 31.00 and an financial system charge of 5.81, with greatest figures of 3-13.
Featuring for Rajasthan in India’s home List A construction, he has performed 63 matches, taking 92 wickets at a mean of 27.92, with greatest figures of 4-35. Ahmed’s talents aren’t restricted to white-ball cricket; he has additionally represented Rajasthan in first-class cricket on 20 events.
In Indian circumstances, he has taken 56 red-ball wickets at a wholesome common of 27.67, with greatest figures of 5-37. The 27-year-old was a part of the India A squad that confronted the England Lions at first of June, taking part in within the first recreation at Northampton. Ahmed took 4 wickets within the first innings from 19 overs, dismissing James Rew, George Hill, Chris Woakes, and Jordan Cox.
On signing for the Club, Khaleel Ahmed stated: “I am thrilled to sign for Essex.I have heard a lot about the rich history of the Club, and I’m excited to be part of it and will look to make an immediate impact. I’m looking forward to playing at Chelmsford, meeting the loyal Essex Members and fans, and delivering performances they can be proud of.”
On the signing of Khaleel Ahmed, Director of Cricket Chris Silverwood stated: “We are really pleased to be bringing Khaleel into the Club. We were impressed with his performances for India A and firmly believe he can strengthen our already very strong seam attack. As a left-arm seamer, he offers something different and will add a new dynamic to the squad in both the One Day Cup and the County Championship.”
Khaleel Ahmed is about to put on the quantity 71 and will meet up with the squad in York to be out there for choice towards Yorkshire.
