Haseeb Hameed signs two-year contract extension with Nottinghamshire

The 25-year-old opener, who joined the club ahead of the 2020 season, has scored over 2,500 runs across all formats

Haseeb Hameed has signed a two-year contract extension with Nottinghamshire which will keep him at Trent Bridge until the end of the 2024 season.

After arriving at the club ahead of the 2020 season, the 25-year-old has scored over 2,500 runs in all formats and averages 47.52 in first-class cricket and 52 in List A cricket.

The opener had a productive season with the bat in 2022, scoring 1,235 runs at 58.80, including seven fifties and four centuries, in the LV= Insurance County Championship to help Nottinghamshire capture the Division Two title. Only Derbyshire's Wayne Madsen (1,273 runs) scored more runs across both divisions.

He captained the Outlaws in the Royal London Cup, leading the side to the quarter-finals and contributing 309 runs at 51.50.

^{Hameed (centre) with the Division Two trophy [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

Commenting on committing his future to Nottinghamshire, Hameed, who has 10 Test caps for England, said: "Although I have only been here a few years, Trent Bridge feels like home for me, and I am really grateful for the way I have been accepted and supported since arriving.  

"My confidence has grown a great deal, and even in the last year I feel like my game has developed to the point where I played better than ever.

"Those results wouldn't be possible without those who have stood by my side and helped me, but also the culture around the club in general, which has allowed me to thrive in a relaxed, yet focused environment.

"I have always said I want to be a multi-format player, and to lead from the front through performances in the Royal London Cup was really pleasing, too.

"I enjoyed the chance to captain the side, and I am grateful for the way the lads got behind me in what was a good campaign for us. Moving forwards, my attention is on ensuring the club continues to progress on the field."

^{Hameed captained Nottinghamshire in the Royal London Cup [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

Head coach, Peter Moores, added: "Hass had an outstanding year, especially when you take into account the challenges he faced in the winter. I think his performances have been a real indicator of his mental strength and resilience.

"Over the course of the season, he adjusted and adapted his game to become more fluent at the crease, putting real pressure on bowlers from ball one.

"His form in the County Championship was consistent throughout the campaign and the way he played gave confidence to everyone in the team.

"Along with his red-ball runs, he did an outstanding job captaining the Royal London Cup team whilst continuing to lead from the front with the bat.

"It's great news that he's extended his contract. He is a great role model for others at the club in the way he goes about his business, and he will play a huge role in the team moving forward."