Seamer Dillon Pennington, batter Jack Haynes and all-rounder Liam Patterson-White have all been awarded their Nottinghamshire County Caps.
The trio were all presented with the recognition of their efforts for the Green and Golds by Assistant Coach Kevin Shine, batter Joe Clarke and Assistant Coach Ant Botha respectively before play on Day One against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge.
“It’s a significant honour to be awarded the County Cap, and in doing so, recipients join a very select club,” said Nottinghamshire Director of Cricket, Mick Newell.
“All three players that were honoured this morning have each made deep contributions to our club across formats, and our teams are stronger for their involvement.
“While we are just as proud of Dillon and Jack, we extend a particular congratulations to Liam, who is the latest graduate of the Nottinghamshire Academy to be awarded his County Cap.”
Homegrown spinner Patterson-White, who claimed a five-wicket haul on his first-team debut in 2019 aged just 20, has 184 all-format scalps in 107 matches, alongside scoring over 2,200 runs.
"It's a special occasion for anyone to get their county cap, and for you to be where you are now is a great testament to you," said Botha when presenting the cap.
Pennington, 26, has played 31 matches for the Green and Golds since arriving at the start of 2024, taking 72 wickets at an overall average of 28.25.
"County caps aren't easy to get. It takes determination hard work and skill, and you've got that in absolute bucketloads. It goes without saying that every person here is really proud to see you improve as a cricketer, but it's also the beautiful person you are that we really love," said Shine.
Haynes moved to Trent Bridge at the same time, and has gone on to amass over 2,600 runs in all formats across 71 matches, having been ever-present since joining the club.
"Two years in, you're showing what an outstanding player you are and also how valued you are in the dressing room. I think when you get one of these, it means that the club, players and staff feel like you're ready to be a senior player," said Clarke.
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