Hain signs new deal with Warwickshire

Sam Hain has finished as top scorer for Birmingham Bears in the past two seasons in the T20 Blast

Warwickshire batter Sam Hain has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2028 season.

The 29-year-old, who has played two one-day internationals for England, has been with the Bears since he was 16 and has scored more runs in T20 cricket for the club than anyone else.

Since his debut against local rivals Worcestershire in a List A game in 2013, Hain has scored nearly 12,500 runs, with 3,779 coming in the 20-over format.

Hain's contract was due to expire at the end of the forthcoming season.

"I've spent close to half my life as a Bear," Hain said.

"I've loved every minute of my time here, it's a special place and I'm lucky to call it home.

"It's been one hell of a journey and I'm looking forward to seeing what the next four seasons have in store and how far we can go as a team."

Hong-Kong-born, and Australia-raised, Hain played three times for England Lions before making his senior international debut against Ireland in an ODI in Nottingham in September 2023.

In 122 first-class matches for Warwickshire, he has scored 6,827 runs, including 18 centuries, and was part of the side that won the County Championship in 2021.

New Bears first-team coach Ian Westwood said he was "delighted" Hain had agreed new terms and "deserved it".

"He's a great guy to have around in the dressing room, you can tell he feels relaxed and at home at Edgbaston," Westwood, who replaced Mark Robinson at the helm last month, said.

"He's very motivated to win more silverware with Warwickshire and help the next generation of batters come through."