The Indian leg spinner will probably be out there 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 The deal is reminiscent to the one which introduced the 34-year outdated to Wantage Street final summer time.
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 most costly 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 Might 25.
“I completely loved my time right here final season so I am very joyful to be coming again.” Chahal mentioned.”There are some nice folks in that dressing room, and I am unable to wait to be a part of that once more.
“We performed some nice cricket in the direction of the again finish of the season so hopefully we’re capable of replicate that and large 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 finest leg spinners on the planet is returning to Northamptonshire this season.”
“He brings invaluable expertise and he is an absolute gentleman who loves the sport. Having him out there from mid-June till the tip of the season will probably be implausible for us.”
