Lyndon James and Ben Compton have agreed new deals with Nottinghamshire.

James has signed a new two-year contract with the club, while opener Compton has put pen to paper on a deal covering the 2021 season.

Academy graduate James, whose association with the county began at the age of ten, made an immediate impact on his First-Class debut in 2018, claiming the scalps of Murali Vijay, Dan Lawrence and Tom Westley during his maiden senior appearance against Essex at Trent Bridge.

The all-rounder went on to make his List A bow for the Outlaws in 2019, before striking an unbeaten 36 and claiming the wicket of Hasan Azad against Leicestershire in the Bob Willis Trophy this year. 

“I’m proud to be representing my home county, and I’m excited to see how our team can progress over the next couple of years,” he said.

“I really enjoyed getting another taste of First-Class cricket this summer, and to have been around the first team, having the chance to show how my game has evolved since I made my debut, was really valuable.

“I’m proud to be representing my home county, and I’m excited to see how our team can progress over the next couple of years”

Lyndon James

“The challenge is on for me to make sure I’m at the top of my game to push those in possession and earn a regular place in the side.”

Left-hander Compton earned an initial one-year contract – his first professional deal – during the 2019 close-season, having impressed in Second XI cricket and made two First-Class appearances.

“I’m really grateful to Nottinghamshire for giving me the chance to make it as a professional cricketer, and that I’ll have a further year to prove myself at Trent Bridge,” he said.

“I’m really grateful to Nottinghamshire for giving me the chance to make it as a professional cricketer, and that I’ll have a further year to prove myself at Trent Bridge”

Ben Compton

“I’m under no illusions that it’s a challenge to force your way into the first team – and even harder to become established – but I’m absolutely committed to putting the work in.

“The competition for a spot in the senior side is tough, but the blend of talent and experience we have at the club can only help develop my game and bring the best out of all of us.”

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