Overview

• Essex confirmed on July 28 that Ahmed opted to leave the club for personal reasons, cutting short a contract that covered six first-class and up to ten List A matches.
• Ahmed featured in just two County Championship games, claiming four wickets at an average of 64.50 before ending his stint early.
• He became the second Indian this season to withdraw mid-contract from an English county side, following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s exit from Yorkshire.
• Essex released a statement expressing support for Ahmed’s decision and appreciation for his contributions during the brief spell.
• The two-month deal was secured in late June after Ahmed’s 4-70 performance for India A against the England Lions, as Essex looked to strengthen their bowling across formats.