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Big Blow for Northants as Saif Zaib Departs Club to Sign for 'Another County'
Saif Zaib will leave after 13 seasons and more than 7,000 runs for Northamptonshire, which thanked the all-rounder for his commitment.
- On Thursday, Northamptonshire CCC confirmed that Saif Zaib will leave the club after 13 seasons, with the 28-year-old agreeing to an early release from his contract that was due to run until the end of next season.
- Zaib informed the club at season's end that he did not see his future at Northamptonshire; despite discussions to reverse his decision, the club agreed to release him to another unnamed county.
- During 13 seasons at the County Ground, Zaib made more than 200 appearances, scoring more than 7,300 runs and taking more than 100 wickets, having debuted at 15 under David Ripley and helped win the Vitality Blast.
- His departure impacts Darren Lehmann's squad ahead of the 2027 campaign, with Northants stating: "The club would like to place on record its thanks to Saif for his effort and commitment throughout the years."
- In his final innings for the club, Zaib hit 110 against Middlesex at Lord's last month; he scored 856 runs in 2026 and said it has been "a real honour to represent Northamptonshire CCC.
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County Championship Division Two: Batting all-rounder Saif Zaib has confirmed that he will be leaving Northamptonshire after a 13-year tenure with the club despite having a year left in his contract, Northamptonshire informed through a statement on Thursday.
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