All-rounder Ben Martindale has agreed a contract extension that will keep him with Nottinghamshire for a further year.
Martindale is a graduate of the Nottinghamshire Academy, and enjoyed a breakout season in 2026, notching his maiden career century in the Metro Bank One Day Cup and making his First-Class debut.
Born and bred in Nottingham, the 23-year-old has now played for his hometown club in all three formats, notching three fifties and a ton with the bat in 32 all-format appearances.
His standout moment came with a sparkling 101 in August away to Kent Spitfires, and just 18 days later, his County Championship bow followed in a three-day thrashing of Surrey at the Kia Oval.
“I'm so pleased to be extending,” said Martindale. “Having watched games when I was younger, to grow up through the pathway and into playing staff, makes Notts such a special club to me.
“Getting my first senior hundred, and then playing my first Championship game at the Oval, were definitely the highlights, and I’ll take a lot of confidence from those.
“My aim now is just to become a consistent performer in all attributes of my game, and to keep making an impact, in as many formats as possible.”
Martindale, whose father Duncan also represented Notts, had become known as a long-time standout performer in Second XI cricket prior to announcing himself on the first-team stage this summer.
Since his debut for the seconds in 2019, he scored over 4,500 runs with 25 fifties and six centuries as a left-handed batter, while also contributing 25 wickets with his handy right-arm seam.
Martindale’s reputation in the Second XI hit a peak in 2026, as he hit a career-best 220 not out against Leicestershire in April, before bettering it with his second double-ton in Gloucestershire six weeks later.
“Making my First-Class debut this summer was something that I'd really worked for, and I'm really excited to keep building on that and progress next year,” he continued.
“I want to keep taking those opportunities when they come along. I’m feeling confident in my skills, I’m developing all the time, and I’m learning a lot from the group and the coaching staff.
“It's exciting to be continuing my journey at this club. I can’t wait for next year, so I’ll be working hard to be part of the selected XI and win games of cricket for Notts.”
Nottinghamshire Head Coach, Peter Moores, added: “This contract gives Ben a real opportunity to build on what he achieved last season.
“His improved Second XI results earnt him his First-Class debut, as he turned his undoubted potential into some significant performances.
“It was great to see him get a proper run in the Metro Bank One Day Cup too, as another opportunity to accelerate his development.”
“I’m now hoping he can continue to develop his bowling to go alongside his batting, which will give him further opportunities to push for a regular first team place.”