The slow left-arm spinner impressed at New Road during the One-Day Cup, taking 15 wickets at 24.13, the second most for the county, with a career-best 4 for 52 against Somerset. He then made his first-class debut at the end of the 2024 season with Northamptonshire during another loan spell.
Singh, a former England U19, was part of the group that reached the final of the 2022 U19 ODI World Cup, although he only made two appearances in the tournament.
He was contracted to Nottinghamshire until the end of the 2025 season, having been part of the county set-up since the age of nine. However, the club were happy to facilitate a move away from Trent Bridge for the sake of his development. He made just 12 appearances for Nottinghamshire, all in the One-Day Cup, and had been usurped by 16-year-old Farhan Ahmed.
Singh will have the opportunity to further his career at Worcestershire, who cemented their Division One status with an impressive sixth-place finish last season, their highest since the two-tier County Championship structure was introduced in 2000.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be signing this contract and returning to Worcestershire long-term. I had a great experience with the club last summer,” Singh said in a statement released by Worcestershire on Wednesday.
“Playing regularly and contributing with wickets as part of a young attack was very rewarding. I was made to feel very welcome and found a strong rhythm with the ball. With several players injured, everyone stepped up which was brilliant to see .
“I’m excited to be returning to a club known for nurturing young talent and hope to follow in the footsteps of players like Jake Libby who has flourished since arriving from Nottinghamshire.
“I am committed to continuing my development and trying to make an impact.”
Worcestershire chief executive Ashley Giles said: “We are delighted to secure the signing of Fateh, which is a crucial step as we continue to build our team.
“Fateh showed his potential last summer in the One Day Cup, and strengthening our spin department has been a priority.
“We are building a team capable of competing at the highest level and building on last season’s successes.”
The move bolsters Worcestershire’s spinning stock after it was rocked by the tragic passing of left-arm spinner Josh Baker earlier in the summer. The club opted not to engage the services of Amar Virdi following his departure from Surrey despite the player having two loan spells at the club.
