The Indian leg spinner might be obtainable for the county’s County Championship and One-Day Cup campaigns. The deal is reminiscent to the one which introduced the 34-year outdated to Wantage Street final summer season.
Although Chahal has not featured for India since 2023 – he was an unused member of the profitable 2024 T20 World Cup squad – he stays a sought-after wrist spinner. In November, he turned the costliest spin bowler at IPL auctions when he was signed for INR 18 crore (£1.6 million) by Punjab Kings forward of the 2025 season, which finishes on Could 25.
“I totally loved my time right here final season so I am very pleased to be coming again.” Chahal mentioned.”There are some nice individuals in that dressing room, and I am unable to wait to be a part of that once more.
“We performed some nice cricket in direction of the again finish of the season so hopefully we’re capable of replicate that and massive up some victories.”
Northamptonshire’s recently-appointed head coach Darren Lehmann lauded the the re-signing of Chahal: “I am actually excited that considered one of greatest leg spinners on the earth is returning to Northamptonshire this season.”
“He brings invaluable expertise and he is an absolute gentleman who loves the sport. Having him obtainable from mid-June till the top of the season might be implausible for us.”
