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India's left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed made his County debut for Essex against Yorkshire in the ongoing County Championship Division One 2025. On Day 1, Khaleel stayed in the dressing room. But, on Day 2, Khaleel could not get a wicket from the nine overs he bowled and gave away too many extras in the form of no-balls.
In the 135th over of Essex's innings, Khaleel walked in to bat at no.11. On the first ball he faced, he had no qualms. Off-spinner Dom Bess, who has been absent for England's Test side for four years, pitched it up and was hit for a four over mid-wicket. However, he could not add more to Essex's score. In the next over, he got bowled by Ben Coad. He faced a total of seven deliveries and scored four runs.
For Essex, Tom Westley scored 107 runs from 240 deliveries. Dean Elgar missed his century by just six runs. Nohan Thain's unbeaten 50 helped Essex post 368 on the board from 36 overs.
Khaleel goes wicketless
In reply, Yorkshire posted 143/3 on the board. At Day 2, Stumps, opener Adam Lyth was batting on 65. On the other end, captain and wicketkeeper, Jonny Bairstow was batting on 14.
Khaleel opened the bowling from the other end. He bowled five overs in his first spell, including two maidens and conceded 15 runs. He was brought back into the attack in the 24th over. In his seventh over, Lyth hit him for two fours. He leaked a few more boundaries before he was taken off the attack. He conceded 40 runs from nine overs on Day 2.
Essex still trail by 225 runs. Khaleel has his work cut out for Day 3. He will play a crucial role when the second new ball is taken.
Khaleel's previous red-ball appearance on England soil
Before joining Essex, Khaleel had played an unofficial Test against England Lions. For India A, he claimed four wickets. His four-wicket haul included Jordan Cox and experienced fast-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes.
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