Overview

• Chahal is confirmed to be available for the County Championship and the Metro Bank One-Day Cup during the latter part of the 2026 season.
• Head coach Darren Lehmann hailed Chahal’s experience and highlighted his guidance for prospects Nirvan Ramesh and Stuart van der Merwe.
• Across previous Northants stints, Chahal has taken 44 first-class wickets and seven List A wickets, including notable nine-wicket match returns.
• Northamptonshire also announced further 2026 moves, with Australian seamer Harry Conway set for the season start after 20 wickets in four Championship games and batter Louis Kimber joining on a two-year deal from Leicestershire.
• Recent coverage notes Chahal’s reduced India selection prospects, placing county cricket and the IPL as his primary competitive platforms for now.