US EditionKhaleel Ahmed's Essex Stint: A Sudden Departure | Sports-Games
- Indian left-arm fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed cut short his two-month Essex stint in July 2025 after playing two County Championship matches in England.
- Khaleel ended his time early due to personal reasons, marking the second recent Indian player to withdraw from a County contract mid-season.
- He took four wickets with a 64.50 average in matches against Yorkshire and Sussex, including key dismissals helping Essex win by an innings and 39 runs.
- On July 28, Essex expressed regret over Khaleel's departure but affirmed their understanding of his choice and appreciation for all he contributed during his time with the team.
- Khaleel’s early departure leaves Essex without a replacement yet and ends his anticipated role through the season’s domestic red-ball and List A campaigns.
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Khaleel Opts out of Essex Journey Due to Personal Reasons
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has cut short his stint with English county side Essex after just playing two first-class matches in the ongoing Championship due to personal reasons. Sports News | Khaleel Opts out of Essex Journey Due to Personal Reasons.
Khaleel Ahmed's Essex Stint: A Sudden Departure | Sports-Games
Khaleel Ahmed's Essex Stint: A Sudden Departure Unexpectedly, Indian left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has concluded his engagement with Essex after only two appearance in first-class matches. Originally set for a two-month tenure, the pace bowler cited personal reasons for cutting short his stay.Essex, expressing disappointment, supported Khaleel's personal decision and appreciated his, albeit brief, contributions on the field. His signing in June h…
Khaleel Ahmed pulls out of his Essex stint midway due to personal reasons
Indian pacer Khaleel Ahmed returned home, cutting his Essex stint short midway after playing just two County Championship Division One matches. Khaleel, who impressed one and all in the second India A game against the England Lions, was signed by Essex for a two-month stint, which would have had him available for six County Championship matches and 10 List-A matches for the One-Day Cup. However, citing personal reasons, Khaleel ended his time wi…
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