James Fuller signs Hampshire contract extension

The 31-year-old made 22 appearances in all formats last season, scoring 353 runs and taking seven wickets

James Fuller has signed a contract extension with Hampshire which will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season.

The 31-year-old allrounder joined the club on a three-year deal ahead of the 2019 season, having previously represented Middlesex and Gloucestershire.

Last season, Fuller made 22 appearances in all formats for Hampshire, scoring 353 runs and taking seven wickets. Predominantly a white-ball player, he was instrumental in the Hawks reaching Blast Finals Day, chipping in with 194 middle-order runs at a strike rate of 135.66.

In total, Fuller has made 63 appearances in all competitions for Hampshire, scoring over 1,000 runs and taking 33 wickets. His biggest impact has come in the T20 Blast, where he has scored 491 runs at a strike rate of 133.42 and picked up three wickets in 36 appearances.

^{James Fuller batting in the T20 Blast [Tony Marshall/Getty Images]}

Commenting on extending his contract, Fuller said: "It's a great feeling. The Ageas Bowl is a place I really like playing, it's got everything you need.

"But even more so, we've got a great squad and i feel like everything is lining up at the moment and I'm really happy to have extended my contract."

Director of cricket, Giles White, added: "James has the ability to change games and has shown that across the formats since he joined. He’s become a really popular member of the squad and we are pleased that he has agreed to continue his journey with us."