Young Durham seamers agree professional contracts

Seamer Mitchell Killeen has agreed a one-year extension to his current deal, while Daniel Hogg and Luke Robinson have signed pro terms

Bowlers Luke Robinson and Daniel Hogg have signed their first professional deals with Durham, as fellow seamer Mitchell Killeen has signed a one-year contract extension with the county.

Robinson, 20, who took 2 for 28 on his T20 debut against Leicestershire this summer, has been tied down on a one-year deal while Hogg's new contract keeps the 18-year-old in the northeast until the conclusion of the 2025 season.

Robinson said: "It's always been a dream to represent my county, whatever level that may be. I'm excited for the year to come and can’t wait to get started."

Killeen, 19, son of former Durham seamer and coach Neil Killeen, has made four List A and two England Under-19 appearances so far in his fledgling career.

He said: "I am really pleased to have signed an extension to stay at Durham and look forward to being part of an exciting squad moving into Division One, I can't wait to get going again come the season."

Right-armer Hogg, who also has represented England Under-19s, will be hoping to break into the Durham first team in 2024 having taken 14 wickets for the second eleven.

^{Durham won promotion back to Division One this summer (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)}

"To sign my first rookie deal with Durham is something which I am very pleased about, having been in the pathway set up since under-14," said Hogg. "I am looking forward to getting started this winter."

All three bowlers have progressed through Durham's academy.

"I am thrilled that we have signed three of our up-and-coming talent on rookie deals ahead of the 2024 season," added Marcus North, Durham's director of cricket. "We are excited to see them develop further during the next 12 months working exclusively with the professional squad."

Durham will feature in the top division of the County Championship next year having won the Division Two title in the summer.

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