Josh Bohannon signs long-term contract extension with Lancashire

The batter, who was the leading run-scorer in Division One in 2023, has committed to the club until 2026

Josh Bohannon has signed a long-term contract extension with Lancashire, which will keep him at Emirates Old Trafford until at least 2026.

It follows a run-laden 2023 campaign for the 26-year-old batter, who topped the run-scoring charts in Division One of the County Championship, accumulating 1,257 runs at 59.85.

One of England's brightest talents, his performances have also earned him a spot in England Lions' 21-strong winter training camp.

Bohannon came through Lancashire's academy before making his debut for the county in all three formats in 2018.

^{Bohannon was the leading run-scorer in Division One in 2023 [Harry Trump/Getty Images]}

Particularly strong in red-ball cricket, he has scored 3,924 runs at 47 in 64 first-class appearances for Lancashire, including 10 centuries, of which four came in 2023.

On committing his future to Lancashire, the Bolton native said: "It is always an honour to sign a new contract with the Red Rose and I am so happy that I will be representing my home county for at least the next three seasons.

"I have enjoyed a great year personally with the bat and to finish as the leading run-scorer in the County Championship is a great accolade and I was also really proud to have been voted player of the year by our own members and supporters.

"The next challenge is to bring trophies back to Emirates Old Trafford, something we are all continuing to work incredibly hard to do so and I am looking forward to playing my part in that process for the next three years and beyond."

Lancashire's director of cricket performance, Mark Chilton, added: "Josh had a remarkable 2023 season. He has developed into a genuine leader in the dressing room, setting an exemplary standard for our younger players in how he approaches the game."