Worcestershire Signs Khurram ⁢shahzad to Enhance Seam Options

⁢ ​Updated June 12, 2025

Worcestershire ​County Cricket Club has ⁤signed Pakistan seamer, Khurram ​Shahzad, to strengthen their bowling attack. ⁤The 25-year-old, ‌with ⁣20 Test wickets⁣ to his ⁣name, is set to join the team from July 4‌ until the season’s end. This move will ⁢see⁣ Shahzad, a⁤ talented Pakistan seamer, replace New Zealand⁤ fast⁤ bowler ​Jacob duffy, who departs at the end of​ June.

Shahzad’s⁣ availability ‍extends‌ across several key competitions. he is slated to participate in the final five County championship matches,the One-Day ⁣Cup campaign,and at ⁣least the last six‌ group games of⁣ the T20 Blast. This provides worcestershire ⁣with a significant‌ boost in​ their pursuit of silverware across multiple ⁤formats.

“Joining a ​club ‍like Worcestershire and getting ⁢the ⁢chance to enhance⁣ my skills ⁣is something I⁣ am really excited by,” Shahzad said.

Shahzad also expressed his long-held‍ ambition to play cricket in England.⁣ He described the opportunity ‌to ⁢join Worcestershire as ⁣one he was “desperate to take,” highlighting his eagerness ‍to ​contribute to the team’s success.

What’s next

Shahzad’s arrival‍ is ⁢expected to provide Worcestershire with⁣ added depth and quality in their seam bowling department as they push ‍for ⁤success in the ‍remaining⁢ competitions of the season. Fans eagerly anticipate his debut and the impact he will have ⁢on‍ the⁢ team’s performance.