Hampshire seamer Ryan Stevenson agrees new deal

Stevenson joined the club in 2015 after impressing while playing for Devon in Minor Counties cricket

Hampshire seamer Ryan Stevenson has signed a contract extension with the county through to the end of the 2021 season.

Stevenson joined the club in 2015 after impressing while playing for Devon in Minor Counties cricket.

A back injury curtailed his involvement in 2016 and also restricted opportunities in 2017, but he has since developed into an increasingly prominent member of Hampshire’s seam attack.

He featured twice in the Bob Willis Trophy and nine times in the T20 Blast, with the Ageas Bowl county missing South Africa’s Kyle Abbott.

Stevenson said: “In what has been such a different and tough year for so many people, I feel very fortunate to continue my journey at Hampshire in 2021.

“I’m looking forward to continue working hard on my game this winter and into next year, and hopefully I can contribute as much as possible to help the team moving forward.”

Giles White, Hampshire’s director of cricket, added: “It’s been excellent to see Ryan’s growth and progress over the last five years.

“He has continued to develop and improve his game in that time whilst contributing to the club both on and off the field and he’s a valued member of our group - we’re really pleased he’s signed a new extension with us.”

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