Lewis McManus signs Hampshire contract extension

The 27-year-old wicketkeeper enjoyed a fruitful 2021 season behind the stumps, taking 43 catches and completing seven stumpings across all competitions

Lewis McManus has signed a contract extension with Hampshire which will keep him at the Ageas Bowl until the end of the 2023 season.

The 27-year-old enjoyed a fruitful campaign behind the stumps in 2021, taking 43 catches and completing seven stumpings across all competitions.

With the bat, McManus, who came through the Hampshire academy and made his first-team debut in 2015, scored 320 runs in the County Championship, including two half-centuries, and a further 332 white-ball runs.

His best knock of the season came against Somerset in July when he scored 60 from just 36 balls in the T20 Blast.

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"I want to have a long career here at Hampshire and be a part of something special. I’m really excited about the next couple of years, on a personal level I want to make sure I’m putting in solid performances and contributing to the team to help us win trophies," McManus said.

Director of cricket, Giles White, added: "Lewis is a player who is always looking to improve his game, he’s a popular member of the squad with a great attitude and we are delighted he’s extended his contract for the next two years.

"Lewis is one of a strong group who have come through our pathway system and hopefully he can be role model for our younger players."