Overview
- Ahmed has signed with Essex County Cricket Club through the end of the 2025 season and will be available for both the County Championship and the One-Day Cup.
- Essex, currently eighth in Division One with one win from eight matches, seek his left-arm pace to strengthen their seam attack.
- Director of Cricket Chris Silverwood said Ahmed’s left-arm seam offers a new dynamic that complements the club’s existing bowlers.
- The 27-year-old took four wickets for India A against the England Lions on the recent tour, finishing with figures of 4-70.
- Ahmed becomes the fifth Indian player in the 2025 English county season, joining Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yuzvendra Chahal.