- Saif Zaib joins Hampshire after leaving Northamptonshire. Batter will be an important part of Hampshire’s plans as they aim for promotion to Division 1 following relegation this season. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, On October 8, 2023, he learned that he would be joining Hampshire as they were bidding for direct promotion to the County Championship Premier Division.
- Zaib, 28, was the country’s top scorer in 2025, scoring 1,425 league runs at 64.77, including six hundreds.
- He had a slightly quieter year this summer but still managed 856 runs at 42.80 with three hundreds as Northants narrowly missed out on promotion from Division Two and was part of the team that won the T20 Blast.
Saif Zaib joins Hampshire after leaving Northamptonshire. Batter will be an important part of Hampshire’s plans as they aim for promotion to Division 1 following relegation this season. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, On October 8, 2023, he learned that he would be joining Hampshire as they were bidding for direct promotion to the County Championship Premier Division.
Zaib, 28, was the country’s top scorer in 2025, scoring 1,425 league runs at 64.77, including six hundreds. He had a slightly quieter year this summer but still managed 856 runs at 42.80 with three hundreds as Northants narrowly missed out on promotion from Division Two and was part of the team that won the T20 Blast. He had his contract extended at the start of 2025 but told Northants his intention to move on at the end of this season.
“The 28-year-old told the club at the end of the season that he did not see his future career in Northamptonshire and despite discussions to reverse this decision, he will now leave the club,” it said on Thursday morning. Northants have not yet confirmed Zaib’s next club but have learned he will join Hampshire and be an important part of their plans as they seek an immediate return to Division 1 following their relegation this season. Hampshire have already signed Rishi Patel and Fynn Hudson-Prentice from Leicestershire and Sussex respectively to rebuild their squad following the retirements of James Vince and Liam Dawson from red-ball cricket.
“It has been a real honor to represent Northamptonshire CCC, particularly as the club has been such an important part of my life for so long,” Zaib said in the club statement. “I will always be grateful for the memories, friendships and experiences I have had along my journey. “I thank the supporters from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support you have shown me over the years.
It means so much to me and sharing these special moments with you is something I will always treasure. » Zaib spent four weeks on the South Coast this summer playing for Southern Brave in the Hundred and is actively seeking further franchise opportunities. He played in the Canadian Super60 immediately after the end of the English summer and currently represents Sudur Paschim Royals in the Nepalese Premier League. The batsman will be an important part of Hampshire’s plans as they aim for promotion to Division 1 following relegation this season. Saif Zaib raises his bat to reach a century, Northamptonshire v Gloucestershire, County Championship, Wantage Road, May 23, 2025. The batsman will be an important part of Hampshire’s plans as they aim for promotion to Division 1 following relegation this season. The batsman will be an important part of Hampshire’s plans as they aim for promotion to Division 1 following relegation. this season
