He dismissed James Rew, George Hill, Chris Woakes, and Jordan Cox, his teammate at Essex, in the first game at Northampton. Ahmed has played eleven ODIs and eighteen T20Is for India since 2018 and has picked 15 and 16 scalps in both respective formats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have heard a lot about the rich history of the Club, and I\u2019m excited to be part of it and will look to make an immediate impact. I\u2019m looking forward to playing at Chelmsford, meeting the loyal Essex Members and fans, and delivering performances they can be proud of,\u201d said Ahmed in a statement issued by the club on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Playing for Rajasthan in domestic cricket, Ahmed has picked 92 wickets in 63 matches at an average of 27.92, with best figures of 4-35. In 20 first-class games, Ahmed has taken 56 wickets at an average of 27.67, with best figures of 5-37.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Chris Silverwood, Essex\u2019s Director of Cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 27-year-old Khaleel Ahmed, who hails from Tonk in Rajasthan, will wear the number 71 and will meet up with the Essex squad in York, where he will make his County Championship debut against Yorkshire.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been included in Northamptonshire\u2019s 12-man squad heading to Canterbury to face Kent in their County Championship game on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 27-year-old Khaleel Ahmed, who hails from Tonk in Rajasthan, will wear the number 71 and will meet up with the Essex squad in York, where he will make his County Championship debut against Yorkshire.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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