Hampshire tie James Vince to long-term contract at the Ageas Bowl

The county's captain has put pen to paper on a deal which will expire at the end of the 2022 English domestic summer

James Vince has signed a new four-year contract with Hampshire.

The county's captain has put pen to paper on a deal which will expire at the end of the 2022 English domestic summer.

"I’m delighted to have signed a new contract here at Hampshire and look forward to all the challenges that lie ahead," he said.

"We made some great progress as a group last year and I’m looking forward to playing my part in what I hope is going to be a very successful period for us in the coming years. 

"We have a great set-up and fantastic facilities here and I’m very proud to be able to call Hampshire my home."

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The 27-year-old has made 347 appearances for the county across all formats since making his debut in May 2009.

"A lot has happened to James over the last couple of years and he has shown maturity in the way he has handled the ups and downs that come with the game. He’s tasted international cricket and experienced leading a young Hampshire side to success in a Lord’s final," director of cricket Giles White said.

"James has played a huge part in the side and he has an enormous amount to offer so we are obviously delighted that he has committed to the club for the foreseeable future.

"James is the type of player that can turn a game on its head and has the rare ability to do so in any form of the game. As an academy graduate and captain of the club we are proud of what he has achieved and equally, excited by what his future may hold."