Northamptonshire County Cricket Club are thrilled to announce that Indian leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will return to Northamptonshire from June until the end of the season.
Chahal will be available in the Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup, starting from Northamptonshire’s game on 22nd June against Middlesex.
Chahal was looking forward to returning after a successful spell in 2024.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time here last season so I’m very happy to be coming back.” Chahal said.
“There are some great people in that dressing room, and I can’t wait to be part of that again.”
“We played some great cricket towards the back end of the season so hopefully we’re able to replicate that and big up some victories.”
During his stint last season, Chahal excellence was clear as he took five wickets on debut against Kent in the One Day Cup and recorded career-best figures of 9/99 against Derbyshire in the County Championship.
Chahal’s performances in the County Championship against Derbyshire and Leicestershire earned Northamptonshire back-to-back victories and he finished the season with 19 wickets at an average of 21 from just four first-class matches.
Darren Lehmann was excited at the prospect of welcoming Chahal back.
“I’m really excited that one of best leg spinners in the world is returning to Northamptonshire this season.”
“He brings invaluable experience and he’s an absolute gentleman who loves the game.
“Having him available from mid-June until the end of the season will be fantastic for us.”
Northamptonshire CEO Ray Payne echoed Lehmann’s thoughts.
“Yuzvendra was magnificent for us last year and played a crucial role in those back-to-back victories in September.
“Having him around last season was a pleasure; he’s a world class operator and a wonderful person so we’re all delighted to get him back for longer this season.”