Rhodes maps out his future with Bears
WARWICKSHIRE have agreed a threeyear contract extension with new men’s team captain Will Rhodes to ensure he remains a Bear until at least the end of the 2023 playing season.
All-rounder Rhodes, 24, took over the club captaincy for first class and List A cricket from Jeetan Patel in November last year, having joined the county following the 2017 season.
He has since gone on to form a key opening partnership with England international Dom Sibley, which contributed more runs than any other championship pairing last season, while also establishing himself in the team across all formats.
Paul Farbrace, the Bears’ sport director, said: “Aged only 24, Will has the opportunity to be our captain for a long period of time, so it is important for all of us at Warwickshire, and for him, that his future is secured.
“We’re thrilled he has signed and reinforced his commitment to the club and we look forward to seeing him lead our young team forward in 2020 and beyond.”
Rhodes has made 28 first class, 10
List A and 14 T20 appearances for the Bears since making his debut in the 2018 season.
He said: “I’ve absolutely loved my time with Warwickshire since joining in late 2017 and it was a great honour to be asked to captain the club last November.
“I’m thrilled to now put pen to paper and confirm my long-term future as a Bear.
“There are a lot of talented, young cricketers in the squad and we’ve got big ambitions and the potential to develop into a team that can consistently challenge for trophies.”