Brook and Tattersall handed new Yorkshire deals

Brook - who scored 575 Championship runs at 25 in 2018, including a fine century against Essex at Chelmsford - has signed a two-year contract extension

Yorkshire have announced that batsman Harry Brook and wicketkeeper Jonny Tattersall have signed new deals with the club.

Brook - who scored 575 Championship runs at 25 in 2018, including a fine century against Essex at Chelmsford - has signed a two-year contract extension.

"It’s a huge honour to be playing at one of the biggest clubs in the world," he said.

"To make it another three years is brilliant and having that security will enable me to go out and express myself on the field.

"To be able to represent the county is a huge honour. I’m just so privileged. There have been some big players who have come through Yorkshire and have gone on to be successful with England. Hopefully I can continue to contribute towards the success of this great club."

^{Brook in action at Headingley}

Director of Cricket Martyn Moxon added: “He’s obviously someone we see as having a great future in the game,” he said. "He’s such a naturally talented young cricketer. It’s important we don’t underestimate his bowling as well. He hasn’t bowled much in the first-team yet but he’s certainly capable." 

Meanwhile wicketkeeper-batsman Tattersall - who hit 350 runs and claimed 19 catches in the County Championship campaign - has been given a new three-year ocntract, keeping him with Yorkshire until 2021.

"It takes a lot off your shoulders and you can go out and work hard through the winter without worrying about whether or not you’re out of contract at the end of the following season," he said.

"I’m glad I can put that period to behind me and get down to some hard work. Obviously, last season was brilliant and hopefully I can now push on. Three years is a good period of time to have at the club and hopefully I can help the county win some games of cricket."

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