George Scrimshaw signs Derbyshire contract extension

The 23-year-old fast bowler impressed for the club in the T20 Blast, taking 14 wickets at an average of 16.85 in 10 appearances

George Scrimshaw has signed a two-year contract extension with Derbyshire which will keep him with the club until at least the end of the 2023 season.

The 23-year-old fast bowler impressed for Derbyshire in last season's T20 Blast, taking 14 wickets – the second-most in the team - at an average of 16.85 in 10 appearances. He recorded career-best T20 figures against Birmingham Bears at Edgbaston, taking 3 for 23.

His County Championship appearances were limited by injury, with the former England Under-19 international taking three wickets in three matches. He took a further three wickets in the Royal London Cup.

Commenting on his contract extension, Scrimshaw said: "Making my first-class and List A debuts last season were great milestones for me after some time off with injury and I’m very grateful to Derbyshire for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do with the ball.

^{Scrimshaw bowling in the 2021 County Championship}

"Working with Ajmal [Shahzad] has really helped my game particularly in the shorter formats, and I think that showed in my performances in the Vitality Blast this year. I am keen to keep building on this this in the 2022 season working with the coaches furthermore to improve across all formats.

"I can’t wait to meet Mickey and hopefully repay some of the faith he’s had in me , I love being a part of this squad and, being a local lad, it means a lot to me that I have their support and that I perform for our supporters."

Chief executive, Ryan Duckett, added: "Mickey [Arthur], although not joining-up with the squad until early December, has already spoken to the squad and begun identifying key areas for recruitment and retention, and securing the services of George was high on his list of priorities.

"We’re pleased that George has committed his future to the club, as his performances in 2021 showed his quality with the ball, and the potential he possesses. We look forward to seeing what he can produce for Derbyshire over the next two seasons."