Northamptonshire County Cricket Club can confirm that Krish Patel will leave the Club at the end of the month to study at Brown University in the United States.
The 19-year-old will head off to study Applied Mathematics and everyone at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club support Krish with his decision and would like to wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career.
“While I’m looking forward to the academic challenges ahead, it’s not easy saying goodbye to the club that’s played such a big part in my life.” Patel said.
“All the support and guidance has meant a lot to me, I have learnt invaluable lessons and I’ll always be proud to have been part of NCCC.”
Signed on a two-year rookie deal in 2024, Patel impressed throughout the summer for the Northamptonshire 2XI, with notable contributions of 95 and 63 against the South Asian Cricket Academy and Durham 2XI.
Patel made his first-class debut against Yorkshire in the final match of last season and hit a stylish 26 batting at three, with five boundaries, in what was a promising start to his Rothesay County Championship career.
“Krish is an extremely bright young man who has a very bright future ahead of him.” Northamptonshire CEO Ray Payne said.
“It’s been a pleasure to have him at the Club over the last year and we’ll all be sad to see him leave at the end of the month.”