Kasey Aldridge signs Somerset contract extension

The 20-year old came through the Somerset academy and featured for England U19s in last year’s World Cup

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Somerset youngster Kasey Aldridge has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season.

The 20-year old fast bowler came through the academy at Somerset and played for England U19s in last year’s World Cup, scoring 53 runs and taking two wickets at 4.96 in four appearances.

Aldridge is the seventh player to commit his future to Somerset in recent weeks, joining the likes of veteran James Hildreth and England U19s teammate, Lewis Goldsworthy.

Commenting on his contract extension, Aldridge said: "It’s an honour to play for the club that I’ve grown up at. This is where I want to play my cricket and I don’t think there’s anywhere better for me to develop.

"It means a huge amount to have been given this opportunity and I can’t wait to go out on the field and impress. As a bowler, I’m still developing but to know that I’ve got the backing of everyone at the club is really encouraging."

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Somerset director of cricket, Andy Hurry, commented on the youngster’s bright future, stating: "Kasey has all the attributes that you require to be a top-quality cricketer. We have been impressed by the manner in which he adapted to life as a professional player and we are excited by his potential and the opportunity to continue to work with him over the next few years.

"He took the step up in his stride last year and everyone has been impressed by his attitude and his desire to improve every single day."

Meanwhile, head of talent pathway, Steve Snell, added: "Kasey has huge potential, and it has been superb to see him continue to improve within the professional environment.

"In addition to Kasey’s qualities with the bat, his key attributes as a bowler are that he possesses pace and bounce, and it has been pleasing to see him continue to develop and bowl a threatening line and length more often. He has a number of excellent role models across the club to train with and pick the brains of.

"Securing his future ensures he has more time to continue to develop and start to challenge for a first XI spot, which of course is where he will want to transition to as soon as possible."