Ben Green targeting more silverware after penning one-year contract extension with Somerset

Green, who came through Devon age-group pathway, has amassed over 1,300 runs and taken 84 wickets in 80 appearances in all formats since making his Somerset debut in 2016

Ben Green is keen to bring more silverware to Taunton after signing a one-year contract extension with Somerset.

The allrounder, whose new deal will keep him at the club until at least 2025, starred as Somerset won last season's T20 Blast, picking up 30 wickets – second only to teammate Matt Henry – and scoring 183 runs at a strike rate of 142.96.

Green, who came through Devon age-group pathway, has amassed over 1,300 runs and taken 84 wickets in 80 appearances in all formats since making his Somerset debut in 2016.

Predominantly a T20 player, the 26-year-old has 496 runs at a strike rate just under 140 and 59 wickets with an economy of 9.08 in 51 T20 Blast outings.

^{Green won the T20 Blast with Somerset in 2023 [Alex Davidson/Getty Images]}

^{Green wants to break into Somerset's Championship XI, according to Andy Hurry [Harry Trump/Getty Images]}

"Somerset is a club that is very close to my heart. I've been here since the very start of my career and I can think of no better place to be, especially after the success of last season," Green said.

"I remember coming here when I was young and watching the likes of Graeme Smith and Cameron White, and I feel so proud every time I get to play for this club. The south-west is a unique area and it means a lot that we represent the whole region.

"I want to be positively impacting games every time I step out onto the pitch and hopefully that can help us win some more silverware in the next few years.

Director of cricket, Andy Hurry, added: "Ben's performances and contributions on and off the field across white-ball cricket in recent years have gone from strength to strength. This has culminated in a standout season for him in 2023.

"Ben is also continuing to develop and push for more opportunities in Championship cricket, and we are all excited to see him develop further over the next couple of seasons and push to achieve even more within the game.

"His commitment to this club is second to none and he wears the shirt with immense pride. His work ethic and desire to fulfil his potential give him every opportunity of achieving all of his aspirations."