CSK Star Ends Essex Stint Early, Returns Dwelling Due To THIS Motive

India quick bowler Khaleel Ahmed’s time with Essex has come to an finish after enjoying simply two first-class matches for them within the ongoing County Championship. Khaleel has made the choice to return dwelling for private causes.

Initially signed for a two-month spell, Khaleel was slated to play six first-class matches together with as much as ten Checklist A video games within the One-Day Cup. However his stint was lower quick after he picked up solely 4 wickets at a median of 64.50 in his two outings.

Essex had signed the left-arm pacer in June, shortly after his spectacular 4 for 70 efficiency for India A towards the England Lions in a red-ball fixture. He flew out to affix the facet for a stint that was alleged to final until late September however he has returned dwelling forward of his remaining fixtures with the membership.

 

“Essex Cricket can verify that Khaleel Ahmed has made the choice to return dwelling for private causes and will probably be ending his time with the Membership,” the English membership mentioned in a press release. 

“Whereas we’re upset to see him go away, we totally help Khaleel’s determination and are grateful for the contributions he made throughout his time with us. Everybody at Essex Cricket needs Khaleel all the perfect for the long run,” he added.

Membership Assertion: Khaleel Ahmed.

Essex Cricket can verify that Khaleel Ahmed has made the choice to return dwelling for private causes and will probably be ending his time with the Membership.

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— Essex Cricket (@EssexCricket) July 28, 2025

Khaleel, who final represented India in 2019, has featured in 11 ODIs, choosing up 15 wickets at a median of 31.00. Domestically, he stays an vital a part of Rajasthan’s bowling assault and was a part of final yr’s Duleep Trophy squad. In his first-class profession, Khaleel has taken 60 wickets in 22 matches at a median of 30.13 up to now.

He’s additionally more likely to be in competition for the upcoming inter-zonal Duleep Trophy, which marks the beginning of India’s red-ball home calendar from August 28.

In IPL 2025, Khaleel turned out for Chennai Tremendous Kings, choosing up 15 wickets from 14 matches at an financial system fee of 9.57. Whereas his performances have been combined, his skill to offer early breakthroughs stored him within the highlight all through the marketing campaign.