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New Delhi: Indias left-arm fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed has been contracted by Englands county team Essex Club till the end of the 2025 season. He will be available for both the County Championship and ODI Cup formats. According to a press release issued on Essexs official website Khaleels bowling style has been chosen to diversify the teams fast bowling lineup. Where will Khaleel Ahmed play? Khaleel Ahmed will play domestic matches for Essex Club in Chelmsford and will be available for selection against Yorkshire after joining the team in York. He has already proven himself in England conditions with his experience. In the match played against England Lions for India A in early June he took four wickets in 19 overs. Who is Khaleel Ahmed? Khaleel Khurshid Ahmed is an Indian international cricketer. He made his debut for the Indian cricket team in September 2018. He plays for Rajasthan in domestic cricket and is currently part of the Chennai Super Kings team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Khaleel Ahmed was also part of the Indian team that won the 2018 Asia Cup title. He was born on 5 December 1997 in Tonk Rajasthan. Khaleel is a left-arm fast-medium pace bowler and his height is 1.86 m. He started playing for Rajasthan from 2016 and joined Delhi Capitals in IPL first and then Chennai Super Kings in 2025. What did Khaleel Ahmed say on this deal? Khaleel Ahmed expressed his happiness on joining Essex and said I am very excited to sign with Essex Club. I have heard a lot about the history of the club and it is a matter of pride for me to be a part of it. I am excited to play in Chelmsford and meet the fans and want to give them a memorable performance. What is the clubs view? Essex Club Director of Cricket Chris Silverwood said We are very happy to have Khaleel join the club. His performance for India A was excellent and we believe that he will strengthen our fast bowling. As a left arm seamer he will add a new dimension to the team and will prove useful in both formats.