Jacob Bethell commits long-term future to Warwickshire

Bethell made his maiden first-class half century earlier this summer while on a four-day loan spell at Gloucestershire

Warwickshire have tied down teenage allrounder Jacob Bethell to a long-term contract with the county.

The 18-year-old, who starred on England's road to the Under-19 World Cup final, will remain at Edgbaston until the end of the 2025 season at the earliest.

Born in Barbados before joining Warwickshire via a scholarship to Rugby School, Bethell has been picked up by Welsh Fire for The Hundred.

"Edgbaston is my home and I'm delighted to extend my contract at Warwickshire, it's something I couldn't turn down," said Bethell.

"I've really enjoyed being around the first team over the last couple of years and I'm grateful for the opportunities I have received, so far. I really want to play my part in bringing success to the county and I can't wait to see what the future holds."

^{Bethell was vice-captain of the England side that reached the Under-19 World Cup final (James Chance/Getty Images)}

Bethell was part of the first half of Birmingham Bears' T20 Blast campaign, but he struggled for runs before losing his place. He made his maiden first-class half century earlier this summer while on a four-day loan spell at Gloucestershire.

Paul Farbrace, Warwickshire's director of cricket, added: "We are absolutely delighted that Jacob has signed a contract extension with the club.

"Jacob is just 18, yet he has already made a significant mark at the Bears. He's a star in the making and a hugely talented player, and we're all looking forward to watching him develop over the next couple of years."

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