33-year-old Indian pacer Siddarth Kaul on his County debut for Northamptonshire registered a five-wicket haul against Gloucestershire at County Ground, Northampton. In the County Division Two 2024 clash, where other bowlers struggled, Kaul got crucial breakthroughs for his team.
On Day 1 of the clash, Australian opener Cameron Bancroft became his maiden County wicket. He got out lbw for 94-ball 53. A few overs later, he dismissed Oliver Price. He also trapped wicketkeeper-batter James Bracey in front of the stumps. On Day 2 of the clash, Kaul dismissed Zafar Gohar. He completed his fifer with Josh Shaw's wicket. Shaw got out lbw as well. Kaul bowled a total of 29 overs including seven maidens. He conceded 76 runs and bagged five wickets.
For Gloucestershire, Miles Hammond scored 112 runs from 133 balls. With contributions from lower order, Gloucestershire posted 409 on the board. They got bowled out in 107.2 overs.
Nair fails on Kaul's debut
In reply, Northamptonshire lost Emilio Gay to Josh Shaw for a golden duck. Karun Nair came to bat at no.4 and got out for a golden duck by Marchant de Lange. Kaul could not do much with the bat and got out for a six-ball duck to De Lange as the hosts suffered a batting collapse. Northmaptonshire got bowled out for 171 in 58.4 overs.
What Kaul said before joining Northamptonshire
Before joining Northamtonshire, Kaul said that he will have a positive mindset and help the team win from any situation.
"I'm very happy to be here to represent Northamptonshire and very excited to help the team win games and push for promotion," Kaul said.
"I'm confident that I will bring my positive mindset and experience to help my teammates win in any situation in the match."
Kaul’s career in numbers
Kaul was one of the vital cogs in Virat Kohli-led India's Under-19 World Cup 2008 champion side. However, he had to wait a decade to make his T20I and ODI debut. He has not played for India in the red-ball format. The pacer has represented India in three ODIs and as many T20Is. However, he has been wicketless in the ODI format. In T20Is, he has four wickets to his name.
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