Ben Compton signs new one-year Nottinghamshire contract

The 26-year-old didn't make a single outing in 2020 but coach Peter Moores is optimistic over his future

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Nottinghamshire have handed batsman Ben Compton a new one-year contract to remain at Trent Bridge.

Without a deal beyond this winter, the 26-year-old will remain until at least the end of the 2021 season.

Grandson of former England batsman Denis Compton, the left-hander did not feature in a single match during the 2020 season.

He has played two first-class matches for Notts, against Warwickshire and Surrey in the 2019 campaign.

"I’m really grateful to Nottinghamshire for giving me the chance to make it as a professional cricketer, and that I’ll have a further year to prove myself at Trent Bridge," he said.

"I’m under no illusions that it’s a challenge to force your way into the first team – and even harder to become established – but I’m absolutely committed to putting the work in.

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"The competition for a spot in the senior side is tough, but the blend of talent and experience we have at the club can only help develop my game and bring the best out of all of us."

Opportunities last term were limited due to the arrival of Haseeb Hameed and form of Ben Slater following his return from a loan spell at Derbyshire.

Head coach Peter Moores: "Ben is a classical top-order batsman in some ways; someone who has modelled the way he plays on the patience and concentration required to be successful in red-ball cricket.

"In the last 12 months, he’s gone from making an impression in our second team to making his debut and becoming a permanent face in our senior squad."

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