Durham Cricket is delighted to announce that three young seamers have signed rookie deals with the club ahead of the 2024 season.
Luke Robinson and Daniel Hogg have signed rookie deals for the first time, while Mitchell Killeen has signed a further one-year extension.
The trio have all progressed through the Durham pathway before making their Academy and 2XI debuts in recent years.
Robinson who made his Durham senior debut in both white ball competitions last season has penned a 1-year rookie deal while Daniel Hogg has signed a two-year rookie deal running until the end of the 2025 season.
19-year-old Robinson made three first team appearances during the 2023 season, which included an impressive 2/28 on Vitality Blast debut against Leicestershire.
Right-arm quick, Hogg made four appearances for Durham Seconds taking 14 wickets, before earning a call up to represent England Under 19s for their series against Australia and Ireland.
Director of Cricket, Marcus North added: “I am thrilled that we have signed three of our up-and-coming talent on rookie deals ahead of the 2024 season.
“Throughout the 2023 season they have broken into our Second XI and even debuting in our T20 Blast and one day cup teams. We are excited to see them develop further during the next 12 months working exclusively with the professional squad.”
Luke Robinson said: “It’s an honour to sign my first rookie contract for Durham. It’s always been a dream to represent my county, whatever level that may be. I’m excited for the year to come and can’t wait to get started.”
Daniel Hogg added: “To sign my first rookie deal with Durham is something which I am very pleased about having been in the pathway set up since under-14. I am looking forward to getting started this winter.”
Mitchell Killeen went on: “I am really pleased to have signed an extension to stay at Durham and look forward to being part of an exciting squad moving into Division 1, I can’t wait to get going again come the season.