Zaman Akhter: Gloucestershire agree one-year extension
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Zaman Akhter was scouted by Gloucestershire while playing for the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA)
Gloucestershire have handed a one-year extension to seamer Zaman Akhter.
The right arm fast bowler signed his first professional contract in March ahead of the 2023 season.
Zaman made his debut against Durham in the County Championship in May and went on to claim 19 first-class wickets.
"Zaman was an important player for us last season and gave us a much-needed extra pace option across all formats," Head Coach at Gloucestershire Cricket, Dale Benkenstein, said.
The 24-year-old joined Gloucestershire after he was spotted by a scout while playing for the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA).
"It's been great to see Zaman develop as the season progressed and I've no doubt in his ability to continue to improve as we move into the 2024 season and beyond," Benkenstein told the club website.
In September, the seamer claimed his best bowling in an innings as he returned 4/33 at Leicestershire.
He also recorded his top score of 41* in that match.
"I'm really excited to sign an extension with the club," Zaman told the club website.
"My first year gave me a proper taste of professional cricket and I loved every minute.
"I've got some things I want to work on over the winter for next season which will hopefully help to bring about success for the team on the field."