Leicestershire sign batsman Nick Welch until end of 2022 season

The 22-year-old has previously played against the county during his time at Loughborough University, while also representing the club’s second team

Leicestershire have signed Zimbabwe-born batsman Nick Welch on a deal that will see him remain at the club until at least the end of the 2022 season.

The 22-year-old has previously played against the county during his time at Loughborough University, while also representing the club’s second team.

In 2019, he scored 404 runs in six matches at an average of 80.8, with a high score of 119.

In 2018, he also played for Surrey’s second string, making scores of 175 and 149, before averaging 27.16 in 2019.

Welch made his first-class debut in 2014 for Mashonaland Eagles in a side also featuring internationals Prosper Utseya, Sikandar Raza, Elton Chigumbura and Mark Vermeulen.

During his time at Loughborough, he also played alongside seamer Alex Evans, who has also since signed professional terms with Leicestershire.

Hassan Azad is another to have come through the Loughborough system, prior to excelling with Leicestershire.

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