Yuzvendra Chahal has signed with Kent and will play three County Championship matches. Playing in English county cricket is an interesting challenge for me, and one I’m looking forward to, said Chahal.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a veteran India leg-spinner, has agreed to play the last three County Championship games for Kent County Cricket Club. The 33-year-old was left out of Team India’s roster for the much-anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in India from October 5 to November 19.
Chahal will be available for selection in the remaining two home Championship games against Nottinghamshire and Lancashire. As well as the away game against Somerset, according to the club. Kent is presently eighth in the ten-team County Championship Division One standings. Notably, they are on the verge of relegation to Division 2 next season.
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Chahal stated his eagerness to play for Kent CCC after securing a contract with the English county cricket side
The 33-year-old hasn’t always been a first-class regular. Having played only two Ranji Trophy games for Haryana last season and taking three wickets at an average of 92.33. In 33 first-class matches, he has taken 87 scalps.
“This is an exciting challenge for me, playing in English county cricket. One I’m very much looking forward to. ” Chahal said in a statement.
Kent’s director of cricket, Paul Downton, feels Chahal will offer a wealth of international experience and will make important contributions to the club.
“With Matt Parkinson unavailable until next year and Hami Qadri recently injured, we’re delighted to have secured a spinner of Yuzvendra’s caliber for the final three Championship matches of the season.” Downton was reported by ESPNCricinfo as stating, “He is really looking forward to playing in English conditions and will bring a significant amount of skill and international experience to our squad.”
Moreover, earlier this season, Kent signed India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. In June and July, the 24-year-old played five games and collected 13 wickets in eight bowling innings.
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