Sam cook extends his contract with Essex by 2 years

• Sam Cook made his first-call debut in 2016.
• The 25-year-old now has a total first-class record of 213 wickets at 19.37.
• He has been selected for the upcoming England Lions tour of Sri Lanka.

Sam Cook, an effective seam bowler for Essex, has extended his contract by two years, keeping him with the team through the 2025 campaign.

Cook, 25, collected 51 wickets in last year’s County Championship at an average of just 16.23. He now has a total first-class record of 213 wickets at 19.37, making him the first player since Derbyshire’s Alan Ward in 1971 to surpass the 200-wicket mark while averaging under 20.

He has been selected for the upcoming England Lions tour of Sri Lanka in both the red- and white-ball squads.

Cook said: “It’s been an exciting year for me personally and I’m already looking forward to seeing what the next three years have in store for me and my career at the club I’ve supported all of my life.

“I’m happy with the progress I’ve made this season with the help of Anthony McGrath and Mick Lewis, and I feel my white-ball game in particular is going from strength to strength. I’ve had the opportunity to test my skills in the Vitality Blast and The Hundred this year, which was especially rewarding.

“I am always seeking ways to improve and look forward to heading overseas with England Lions before the season gets underway in April.”

Head Coach, Anthony McGrath, added: “Sam has developed into one of the best bowlers in the county game and his great attitude and willingness to learn means that he will only keep on improving.

“He’s enjoyed another fantastic year and I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before he will get an opportunity to showcase his skills at international level.”

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