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Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Yorkshire replace Ruturaj Gaikwad with Pakistan batter after CSK captain abruptly ends county stint
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was all set to represent Yorkshire in the County Championship 2025 season. However, due to personal reasons back home, the right-handed batter abruptly ended the stint and flew back home. Yorkshire have now confirmed his replacement, signing Pakistan opening batter Imam-ul-Haq. The left-hander will be available for the club straightaway, representing the team against Surrey at Scarborough. Yorkshire confirm Ruturaj Gaikwad's replacement for the remainder of the County season. (PTI) Imam-ul-Haq will remain with the team for the remainder of the County season and the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The left-handed batter is the nephew of the former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. He averages 43 in first-class cricket, and he had recently helped his side, Pakistan Television, win their domestic first-class trophy, the President's Cup, in March. Speaking of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the batter was ruled out of the IPL 2025 season midway due to a hairline fracture on his elbow. He was then named in the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against England Lions; however, he did not make it to the playing XI. According to an official statement, Yorkshire's general manager of cricket, Gavin Hamilton, worked together with Anthony McGrath, the county's current head coach, to get Imam-ul-Haq on board on a last-minute deal following 'complications' with Ruturaj Gaikwad. Imam-ul-Haq has played 101 international matches for Pakistan. Even his uncle, Inzamam, represented Yorkshire in 2007. Also Read: Why Ruturaj Gaikwad abruptly ended his County stint with Yorkshire and flew back home Imam represented Pakistan at the 2019 ODI World Cup in England and the 2023 World Cup in India. He was also called up as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman during the 2025 Champions Trophy. Imam is now the second Pakistani player to represent Yorkshire this summer after Abdullah Shafique. What did Yorkshire say about Imam's signing? In the official statement, Gavin Hamilton said that the club is delighted to have Imam on board and to have him available immediately for the contest against Surrey. 'We're delighted that Imam has joined us and that he will be available immediately. Whilst we were naturally disappointed that Ruturaj couldn't join up with the squad, in Imam we have an exceptional player of proven international quality," he said. 'Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country, which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures. We are grateful for the speed in which he has arrived in the country and everyone at the Club is looking forward to working with him through until the end of the season," he added.
News18
20-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Out-of-Favour Pakistan Batter Set To Replace Ruturaj Gaikwad In County Championship: Report
Gaikwad was supposed to play five matches for the club in the final leg of the County Championship 2025. But he withdrew earlier this week, citing personal reasons. The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is set to sign Pakistan opener Imam Ul Haq after Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad pulled out citing personal reasons. Gaikwad had agreed to play five matches for the club in the final leg of the County Championship 2025 season. But the Indian opening batter withdrew earlier this week, citing personal reasons. 'Unfortunately, Gaikwad's not coming now for personal reasons," McGrath was quoted saying by the club in the official statement. 'We're not going to have him for Scarborough or for the rest of the season. So that's disappointing. I can't tell you anything about the reasons why, but we hope that everything's ok. We've literally just found out." 'We're working to try and get a possible replacement, but time pressure is the issue. I can't give you anything more than that at the moment," he added. Gaikwad would have made his county cricket debut against Surrey on Tuesday. However, the Yorkshire CCC is now looking to rope in Imam as the Indian batter's replacement. According to the county club is actively looking to fill the void left by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain. Hence, they are initiating talks with Pakistan cricket Imam-ul-Haq. However, an official confirmation is yet to be received from Yorkshire CCC. Imam-ul-Haq isn't a new figure in English county cricket. He had represented Somerset in 2022 in the final four matches and played a key role in helping them avoid relegation. On his County debut, on September 6, 2022, he made an immediate impact with a gritty 90 against Gloucestershire. Imam has so far played 24 Test matches for Pakistan, scoring 1,568 runs at an average of 37.33. He has three centuries and nine fifties to his name, with a strike rate of 46.06. In first-class cricket, the left-hander has featured in 84 matches, amassing 5,453 runs, including 15 centuries and 25 fifties, with a best score of 202 not out. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Sai Kishore set to play two games for Surrey in County Championship 2025
India and Tamil Nadu spinner R Sai Kishore has been signed by Surrey to play in the County Championship 2025. The left-arm spinner will be available for two First Class matches for the club towards the end of July. Kishore is set to play his first game against Yorkshire from July 22 in Scarborough. He will be up against Ruturaj Gaikwad, who's signed up to play for second fixture will be against Durham, set to be played from July 29 in Chester-le-Street. The left-arm spinner is excited to play for Surrey and is honoured to represent one of the most prestigious clubs in the world.'I'm really excited to be joining Surrey for the next two County Championship matches. Surrey are one of the most prestigious clubs in the world and I have heard great things about the set-up from lots of different people in the game,' said Kishore in a statement. Surrey's high-performance advisor Alec Stewart also welcomed the Indian spinner and stated that his leadership experience will come in handy for the County club.'I'm delighted to bring the highly rated Sai Kishore into our squad for the next two Kookaburra games. All the reports I have received from people I respect in the Indian game have spoken highly of him. His four-day record for Tamil Nadu is very good, and he brings leadership experience to the group,' said Alec Stewart in a has played 46 first-class matches in his career and has scalped 192 wickets at an average of 23.51 with 12 five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul to his name. He's represented India in three T20Is and picked four 28-year-old was seen in top form in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) as he picked up 19 wickets from 15 matches at an average of 20.68 with best figures of 3/30.- Ends
The Guardian
04-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
County cricket opening day: Essex v Surrey, Middlesex v Lancs, and more
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature County Championship 2025: team-by-team guide to the new season Share The County Ground: Derbyshire v Gloucestershire Sophia Gardens: Glamorgan v Leicestershire Lord's: Middlesex v Lancashire Wantage Road: Northamptonshire v Kent Share Chelmsford: Essex v Surrey Southampton: Hampshire v Yorkshire Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire v Durham Taunton: Somerset v Worcestershire Edgbaston: Warwickshire v Sussex Share Good morning! It's April 4 2025 and round the scaffolding view from my Chelmsford Premier Inn window, and the sky is blue. Yes, it's back, the County Championship, this coulntry's oldest If you're a regular to this blog– welcome back! Hope the trials and tribulations of winter haven't been too taxing. If you're new here, come on in, the water's lovely. Readers regularly chat about the cricket, and life, underneath the blog (BTL – below the line) please join in. Somewhere is a glossary of terms used by older hands which I'll link to when I find it. The players are out in the middle, footballs are being kicked, ru-uthe odd woolly hat but also shorts hat but some shorts off to try and find a filter coffee from somewhere, back soon! Share
