Dan Lawrence extends Essex stay until end of 2023 season

The England Test batter, a debutant at Chelmsford aged 17, has agreed to a new two-year deal

Dan Lawrence has put to bed any concern over his Essex future by putting pen to paper on a new two-year deal.

The England batter was out-of-contract at the end of the current campaign.

But the club have confirmed Lawrence, who emerged in the Essex first team aged 17, has agreed to a new contract until the end of the 2023 season.

Lawrence has played eight Tests for England and 175 times for Essex across the formats, scoring 6,516 runs.

"Since breaking into the first team we’ve experienced so many triumphs," said Lawrence.

"Although this year didn’t go our way, we have a phenomenal squad, and everybody in the dressing room is keen to get back to winning ways.

"Nobody was more disappointed with the season than us as we know what we can do when we play to our ability."

Head coach Anthony McGrath added: "Despite still only being 24 he’s a leader in the dressing room and has seven seasons under his belt. He’s a shining example to the younger lads coming through and I’ve got no doubt he’ll go on to achieve big things in the game."

News regarding Lawrence's future comes amid reports Sir Alastair Cook could depart when his three-year contract comes to an end. Earlier this month it was announced that Ryan ten Doeschate will retire at the end of 2021.