Ben Coad signs two-year contract extension with Yorkshire

The 28-year-old, who has spent his entire career with Yorkshire, has taken 259 wickets in 98 appearances across all formats

Ben Coad has signed a two-year contract extension with Yorkshire which will keep him at Headingley until at least the end of the 2025 season.

The 28-year-old bowler, who has spent his entire career with the club, has taken 259 wickets in 98 appearances across all formats, establishing himself as a particularly strong performer in first-class cricket.

Coad has 210 wickets at 20.26 in 53 red-ball appearances for Yorkshire, including picking up at least 40 wickets during the 2017, 2018 and 2019 seasons.

He missed the majority of 2022 with a groin injury and his absence was keenly felt by Yorkshire. He returned at the back end of the season, scoring his maiden first-class half-century and taking 18 wickets at 19.94 in five LV= Insurance County Championship outings, but couldn't save the club from relegation. 

He also featured eight times in the Royal London Cup, picking up eight wickets and conceding 3.95 runs per over.

^{Coad has established himself as a key member of Yorkshire's red-ball pace attack [Ryan Pierse/Getty Images]}

Commenting on his contract extension, Coad said: "It means a lot to be able to extend my contract with the club. As a Yorkshire lad I want to help this club get through the tough times and back into the position it should be.

"I love the responsibility I've had of leading our attack, and I'll always try and lead by example on and off the pitch. If the lads ever need a helping hand, I'm always there but we've got a great team so it's a very easy task to lead this attack.

"On a personal note, I just want to take as many wickets as possible and win games for the club. We are desperate to return to Division One and want to win some silverware.

Managing director of cricket, Darren Gough, added: "We are delighted to have secured Ben's services for an additional two years and are looking forward to seeing him continue to perform for Yorkshire.

"He has been a pivotal part of our Championship team for many seasons and we believe he will continue to lead our attack for years to come.

"Despite suffering the frustrations of an injury that kept him out for a chunk of this summer, Ben came back and showed his skills both in the One-Day Cup and Championship. We believe that, with another good winter in his legs, Ben can flourish again in 2023 and play a big part in our push to return to Division One."