Chennai Super Kings pacer Khaleel Ahmed has cut short his stint with Essex in the County Championship due to personal reasons.
Ahmed, who recently joined Essex on a two-month contract, played only two first-class matches, taking four wickets. The club confirmed his departure in an official statement, wishing him well for the future.
Ahmed's departure leaves Essex with limited overseas pace options for their upcoming match against Warwickshire. He had joined the county side after a promising performance for India A against England Lions.
Despite his brief stint, Ahmed's experience in English conditions could prove beneficial in the long run. He remains a valuable asset for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
“Essex Cricket can confirm that Khaleel Ahmed has made the decision to return home for personal reasons and will be ending his time with the Club.”
Top 5 players in Chennai Super Kings with the lowest price per wicket in IPL 2025 (salary divided by wickets taken).
Rank | Player | Team | price-per-wicket-2025 |
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#1 | CSK | ₹30.00 lakh per wicket | |
#2 | CSK | ₹32.00 lakh per wicket | |
#3 | CSK | ₹41.67 lakh per wicket | |
#4 | CSK | ₹42.50 lakh per wicket | |
#5 | CSK | ₹1.00 crore per wicket |