Raine signs extension
Fri 28 Aug 2015
Leicestershire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that all-rounder Ben Raine has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Grace Road until at least the end of the 2019 season.
The 23-year-old’s terrific 2015 campaign has seen him claim 51 first-class wickets at an average of 27.11. Raine has also scored 452 runs at 20.54 and recently hit the winning runs in the excellent LV=County Championship victory against Derbyshire.
Raine took 14 NatWest T20 Blast wickets at 27.00 this term while chipping in with 111 runs, and he picked up a further five wickets in the Royal London One Day Cup.
The all-rounder has now scored 1,170 runs and taken 115 wickets in all competitions for the club as he continues to go from strength to strength in his career.
Raine said: “I’m really enjoying my cricket at Leicestershire County Cricket Club and I’m pleased to commit my future to the club. We are definitely moving in the right direction and have taken big strides forward this season, so there are exciting times ahead.
“I’d also like to thank Clint McKay and Charlie Shreck for all of their support. They have been like older brothers to me this season, guiding and pushing me along, and I couldn’t have done it without their help.”
Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Chief Executive Wasim Khan MBE said: “It is terrific news for Leicestershire County Cricket Club that Ben has signed another extension with us.
“Ben has had a fantastic season for us both with bat and ball. He is a young cricketer who is only getting better and better and is an integral part of our side in all formats, so we are excited to have him here for a further four seasons.”
