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Indian Spinners Shine in County Cricket as Chahar Takes Six
Several Indian spin bowlers performed well in English county cricket.
Rahul Chahar took six wickets for Surrey against Essex.
Essex still scored more runs than Surrey in the first innings.
Sai Kishore bowled former England captain Ben Stokes for 45.
He also dismissed Colin Ackermann for Gloucestershire.
Yuzvendra Chahal took two wickets for Northamptonshire against Kent.
The BCCI may send young fast bowler Auqib Nabi to England for more practice.
This is intended to help him prepare for India’s upcoming Test tour of New Zealand.
Rahul Chahar claimed 6 for 80 for Surrey against Essex in Chelmsford.
Essex reached 279 after Surrey were dismissed for 183 in the first innings.
R Sai Kishore bowled Ben Stokes for 45 and also dismissed Colin Ackermann.
Yuzvendra Chahal took 2 for 58 as Kent made 345 against Northamptonshire.
The BCCI is seeking a county stint for Auqib Nabi before India’s tour of New Zealand.
- Who
- Indian cricketers Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Yuzvendra Chahal and Auqib Nabi were central to the report, alongside players including Ben Stokes.
- What
- Chahar took 6 for 80, Sai Kishore dismissed Stokes, Chahal took two wickets, and Nabi was linked with a possible county stint.
- Where
- Matches took place in Chelmsford, Chester-le-Street and Northampton in England.
- When
- The county matches were reported on August 28, 2026; the article was published on August 29, 2026.
- Why
- The performances came during County Championship matches, while Nabi’s proposed stint would provide overseas first-class practice before India’s tour of New Zealand.
Key facts
- Rahul Chahar
- Took 6 wickets for 80 runs from 22 overs for Surrey against Essex.
- Surrey-Essex match
- Surrey were dismissed for 183; Essex scored 279 in 85 overs.
- Sai Kishore
- Bowled Ben Stokes for 45 and dismissed Colin Ackermann for 38.
- Gloucestershire-Durham match
- Gloucestershire were bowled out for 137; Durham reached 331 for 8 before bad light stopped play.
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Recorded figures of 2 for 58 from 19 overs for Northamptonshire.
- Auqib Nabi
- Was reported as likely to join the County Championship, pending visa approval and arrival timing.
- Preparation goal
- The BCCI wants Nabi to gain experience bowling with the red Kookaburra ball ahead of India’s New Zealand tour.
Quotes
An unnamed source quoted by IANS
A source discussing the BCCI’s plans for Auqib Nabi
“Though conditions right now in England are different from what it will be in New Zealand, it’s still a good place for Auqib to get quality practice time.”
news18.com
“Auqib is highly likely to be sent to England to play in the county championship.”
news18.com
Sources
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