Matty Hurst signs new long-term contract with Lancashire
Lancashire Cricket is delighted to announce that Matty Hurst has signed a new long-term contract with the Club.
Lancashire’s Young Player of the Year has put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal to remain at Emirates Old Trafford until the end of the 2027 season.
The wicket-keeper batter enjoyed a breakthrough campaign this year which saw the 20-year-old take the gloves and be an ever-present in the County Championship and Vitality Blast sides.
Former England Under 19s international Hurst has been rewarded for his strong showings with a place on the England Lions tour to South Africa this winter, before being signed up by Perth Scorchers for the upcoming Big Bash League in Australia.
Hurst has made 36 appearances across all formats for Lancashire since making his debut in August 2023 and scored his maiden professional century against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in the County Championship during May.
Today's news follows the announcement yesterday that club captain Keaton Jennings has signed a new five-year contract with the Club. The pair are currently with Perth Scorchers at the Big Bash League in Australia.
Speaking after signing his new contract, Hurst said: “I am over the moon to sign a new contract with my home county and to commit to Lancashire for at least the next three seasons.
“On a personal level, it was great to play so much First Team cricket last season in the County Championship and T20. Thankfully, I was able to take my opportunity and showcase what I can do.
“I am looking forward to the winter and improving my game. Hopefully, I can develop my skills further and bring that back to Lancashire next summer as we look to go straight back up into Division One and have a strong season in the Blast.”
Director of Cricket Performance Mark Chilton added: “We have all been hugely impressed by the speed in which Matty has adapted to First Team cricket and the mentality that he has shown.
“So, with that being said, we are really pleased to have him tied down to a long-term contract for the next phase of his development and growth as a cricketer.
“He is fully deserving of the opportunities that have come his way this winter with England Lions and Perth Scorchers and I have no doubt he will rise to those challenges and return to us an improved player ahead of an important season in 2025.”
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