Ahmed Signs Long-Term Contract

Leicestershire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that Academy graduate Rehan Ahmed has further committed his future to the Club, signing a long-term contract extension until the end of the 2026 campaign.

The 17-year-old has had a meteoric rise to the Running Foxes’ first team, making his debut as a 16-year-old against Yorkshire in last season’s Royal London One-Day Cup, while also representing England U19s at the World Cup in the West Indies this winter.

Ahmed was handed his Leicestershire debut during last season’s 50-over competition, taking five wickets and averaging 44.5 with the bat in an impressive seven-game campaign.

The all-rounder started his LCCC career at Under 15 level, catching the eye with a string of notable performances, none more so than his match-winning 134no alongside four wickets in 10 overs against Derbyshire’s U18s.

Ahmed was also named in the County Select squad which played against India at Chester-le-Street in July, before he was fast tracked to the Running Foxes’ first team for the One-Day Cup in August.

On the international stage, the teenager has represented the Three Lions U19’s side on 13 occasions since debuting last September, with a high score of 68 not out against West Indies at Canterbury in the final match of the series.

He starred at the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year, taking 12 wickets in four innings, as his match-defining spell in the semi-final against Afghanistan saw the leg-spinner take three wickets in an over to turn the tide.

His recognition as one of the most exciting prospects on the county circuit was rewarded earlier this month with a contract for this summer’s Hundred, as reigning champions Southern Brave drafted Ahmed to aid the defence of their title.

Speaking about the extension, Ahmed said: “I am delighted to extend my contract at the Club and can’t wait to represent the Running Foxes again during the summer.
“The past year has been incredible for me. From making my Leicestershire to debut to playing in a World Cup final, I have learned so much and I am extremely grateful to everyone who has helped me on my journey so far.”

Leicestershire CCC Director of Cricket, Claude Henderson, said: “It is exciting to have Rehan onboard to help achieve our long-term ambitions.

“We want to give him the best opportunity to develop his game and contribute to winning games for Leicestershire.

“He has shown a first-class attitude, along with the level of skill and hunger we want to be associated with.”

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