Yuzvendra Chahal to play for Northamptonshire: Presenting the key details
Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is set to join Northamptonshire for their final Royal London One-Day Cup match against Kent. The 34-year-old cricketer will also participate in the five remaining County Championship fixtures for the team. Chahal's inclusion in the squad was confirmed by the club, ahead of Wednesday's trip to Canterbury for the game against Kent. Here are further details.
Chahal's previous stint with Kent
Chahal is no stranger to English County cricket, having previously played for Kent in the 2023 season. During his tenure there, he demonstrated his bowling prowess by taking nine wickets in just two games at an average of 27.33. This experience and proven track record are expected to be valuable assets for Northamptonshire in their upcoming matches.
Northamptonshire coach praises Chahal's skills
Northamptonshire head coach John Sadler expressed his confidence in Chahal's abilities. eHe stated, "Yuzvendra is another high-profile overseas player who brings with him a wealth of experience and some incredible skills." Sadler further highlighted Chahal's impressive record and wicket-taking ability as assets that will strengthen their attack.
Chahal's IPL achievement and T20 World Cup participation
In April 2024, Chahal achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first bowler in Indian Premier League history to claim 200 wickets. Despite being part of India's T20 World Cup-winning squad later that year, he did not get a chance to play, warming the bench. Chahal wasn't selected in India's T20I squads for Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka series after the T20 World Cup. It remains to be seen whether he gets a chance again.
Decoding Chahal's stats
Chahal is India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 96 scalps at an average of 25.09. He has played 72 ODIs, taking 121 wickets at 27.13. Chahal is the top wicket-taker in T20 cricket among Indians. He owns 354 scalps at 23.75. He is the only bowler with 350-plus wickets. Chahal is closing in on 100 First-Class wickets. As per ESPNcricinfo, he owns 96 wickets at 34.51.
