Paceman Simmons extends Warwickshire contract

Che Simmons hopes to help Warwickshire win trophies in the next couple of years

Warwickshire fast bowling prospect Che Simmons has signed a contract extension with the club to run until the end of the 2026 season.

The 20-year-old made his County Championship debut against Essex at Chelmsford in May, returning match figures of 5-71.

Born in Barbados, Simmons arrived at Edgbaston in 2021 and his previous deal was due to expire at the end of the summer.

"He's a pace bowler with an exceptionally high ceiling and anyone who saw his debut earlier this summer can't fail to have been impressed," said Bears performance director Gavin Larsen.

"His batting also continues to develop and he has the ability to score important middle to lower order runs."

Before coming to the UK as a 17-year-old, Simmons once took all 10 wickets in an innings playing for the Franklyn Stephenson academy on his home island.