Josh de Caires signs three-year Middlesex deal

The 18-year-old has agreed a three-year rookie deal, which will see the academy product remain with the county through his university studies until at least the end of the 2023 season

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Young batsman Josh de Caires has signed his first professional contract with Middlesex.

The 18-year-old has agreed a three-year rookie deal, which will see the academy product remain with the county through his university studies until at least the end of the 2023 season.

The right-handed opener, who is the son of former England batsman Michael Atherton, first represented Middlesex at under-14 level, hitting an unbeaten 90 on his debut against Essex in 2015.

He featured during the first team’s pre-season preparations for the Bob Willis Trophy, taking part in a two-day friendly against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road.

Middlesex head coach Stuart Law said: “It’s great to have Josh sign on as a rookie for the next three years.

“He is a very talented top order batsman with good pedigree, and we look forward to working with him over the coming years and helping in his development as a player and a young man.”

De Caires added: “I’m really excited to have been given the opportunity to be a pro at Middlesex. I’m looking forward to what the next three years have in store.”

His deal represents a positive piece of recruitment news for the club, having lost another academy product, Tom Lace, to Gloucestershire on a permanent deal in early August.

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