Northants batter George Bartlett handed second contract extension in space of six months
George Bartlett extends his stay at cinch County Ground
Northants have handed George Bartlett a second contract extension in the space of six months - and the middle order batter will now be at the cinch County Ground until at least the end of 2028.
Originally signed from Somerset ahead of the 2024 campaign, Bartlett put pen to paper on a one-year extension in May, extending his stay at Wantage Road until the end of next season.
But after a very encouraging campaign, both in first-class cricket and the Metro Bank One Day Cup, Bartlett has been rewarded with another new deal, meaning he will remain a Northants player for at least another two years.
“I’m very pleased to extend my contract with the club and commit my immediate future,” said Bartlett.
“I’m looking forward to contributing across all three formats and pushing for more trophies.”
With two new deals in such a short timeframe, head coach Darren Lehmann is clearly happy with Bartlett's contribution and progress, and feels there is more to come from him.
“It’s been really pleasing to have George in the dressing room," said the Australian.
"You can see by his performances across the season the contribution he can make.
“I can’t wait to see that continue into 2027 and beyond.”
Bartlett was named the club's One Day player of the year at the end of September, after he his six centuries in eight 50-over matches for the club in their One Day Cup campaign.
He scored 408 runs at an average of 58.28, with a top score of 75.
In the County Championship, Bartlett improved on previous seasons as he scored 551 runs in 20 innings, at an average of 36.73.
He scored four half-centuries but failed to score a hundred, although he did make a superb 95 not out to ensure a draw in the season opener against Lancashire at the County Ground.