Lewis Hill commits to Leicestershire until 2021

The wicket-keeper batsman was out of contract at the end of the year but has agreed to remain at Grace Road

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Leicestershire have confirmed wicket-keeper batsman Lewis Hill has signed a new contract until 2021.

The 29-year-old was out of contract at the end of the season but has agreed to fresh terms to stay at Grace Road.

Hill has spent his entire professional career with the Foxes, making 41 appearances in both first-class and List A cricket, as well as 42 outings in T20s.

He is yet to feature in either of the opening Bob Willis Trophy matches against Lancashire or Derbyshire.

News of the extension comes after Gavin Griffiths and Nat Bowley both signed new deals to prolong their stay with the club.

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