Jamie Porter and Dan Lawrence handed Essex contract extensions
Wednesday 7 September 2016 11:01, UK
Jamie Porter and Dan Lawrence have signed contract extensions at Essex to keep them with the county for an extra year.
Opening bowler Porter's deal will now see him stay at promotion-chasing Essex until 2019, while batsman Lawrence's new contract expires a season earlier.
Lawrence, 19, became the third 17-year-old to score a County Championship century with his 161 against Surrey in his second first-class match last season.
"I'm very happy to have extended my contract for another year," he said. "I am extremely excited to be able to contribute towards winning as many trophies as possible over what will hopefully be a very successful few years for the club."
Porter, who was rewarded with a new contract at the county only a year ago, insists he is at the perfect place to continue his development.
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"There is nowhere I would rather continue my career at the moment. I love being part of this squad of players and hope we can continue to enjoy success together," said Porter, who has taken 50 wickets in the Specsavers County Championship for the second successive season.
