Dane Paterson signs two-year extension with Nottinghamshire

The fast bowler took 75 wickets across all formats in 2022, including 56 in the County Championship to help Nottinghamshire win Division Two

Dane Paterson has signed a two-year contract extension with Nottinghamshire.

The fast bowler enjoyed a stellar 2022 season, taking 75 wickets across all formats. 56 of those wickets came in the LV= Insurance County Championship, at an average of 22.35, to help Nottinghamshire win Division Two.

In total, the South Africa international has made 24 first-class appearances for Nottinghamshire, taking 110 wickets at 20.20. He took just 22 matches to reach 100 first-class wickets for the club, the fastest player to the milestone since Franklyn Stephenson in 1988.  

Paterson has made a further 16 List A appearances, capturing 20 wickets, and taken 15 T20 Blast wickets in 11 outings.

^{Nottinghamshire's bowlers, including Paterson (left), and coach Kevin Shine (centre) celebrating promotion to Division One [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

Commenting on committing to Nottinghamshire, he said: "I have loved every minute of my time at Nottinghamshire since arriving last year, and I'm glad to have been able to put in good performances for the team.

"I know that you have to savour environments like this where everyone is on the same page and enjoying their cricket, and winning the Division Two title this year was reward for the efforts of all involved.

"I'm excited to return next year and continue on this journey together. We have got the ingredients to carry on being successful, so I am optimistic about what next summer may bring."

Head coach, Peter Moores, added: "Dane has proved hugely popular with his fellow players, as well as with members and supporters, and that's because of the way he carries himself and wears his heart on his sleeve.

"His skill and potency with the ball have been remarkable, and it's a credit to him that he's sustained those high levels of performance and intensity across two campaigns.

"What you don't see is some of the adversity; the way he plays through pain having picked up niggles, putting his hand up to bowl uphill or into the wind, and that he has spent extended time away from his family back home. He gives you exactly what you look for in an overseas player; someone who can make a difference on the field, but really buys into the culture of the dressing room and passes on his experience too.

"He has formed an excellent working relationship with Kevin Shine, and we're excited to have him back with us as we aim for success in Division One, and in both white-ball formats, next year."