In a significant move for their 2026 campaign, Northamptonshire County Cricket Club has secured the services of two key overseas players: Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Australian pace bowler Harry Conway . This double signing signals the club’s ambitious intent to strengthen their bowling attack across formats.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a veteran of international cricket, is set to return to The County Ground for a third stint, having previously impressed with his wicket-taking prowess . He is expected to join the team for the second half of the 2026 season .
Meanwhile, Harry Conway will be available for the opening seven matches of the Rothesay County Championship, providing crucial early-season support with the new ball .
In a separate but notable development in the county transfer market, Gloucestershire seamer Josh Shaw has officially agreed to a switch to rivals Somerset on a three-year deal . The 29-year-old’s departure is part of a larger exodus of bowlers from Gloucestershire, marking a significant shift in the West Country cricket landscape .
| Player | Nationality | Role | 2026 Stint with Northamptonshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Indian | Leg-Spin Bowler | Second half of the season |
| Harry Conway | Australian | Pace Bowler | First 7 County Championship matches |
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