Somerset hand new contract to Josh Davey

The Scotland international, 28, made a big impression in the south west in 2018, claiming 34 County Championship wickets to take his first-class career tally to 59

Josh Davey has put pen to paper on a new contract with Somerset, keeping him at Taunton until the end of the 2020 county summer.

The Scotland international, 28, made a big impression in the south west in 2018, claiming 34 County Championship wickets to take his first-class career tally to 59.

"I’m delighted to have extended my contract with Somerset. The club is providing an environment in which I feel I can continue to develop as a player," he said.

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"I feel that my game is going from strength to strength and I believe that my best years are ahead of me.

"We have a strong squad of players and I believe that we will be pushing for silverware in all three formats in 2019. I’m excited to be a part of that."

Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry said: "We are delighted with the progress that Josh has shown through 2018 and we’re really looking forward to seeing him develop even further over the coming seasons."