Yorkshire secure young talent

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The ink has been in short supply at Headingley Carnegie since the end of the 2009 season as the talented youngsters at the Club have been busy signing new contracts.

The ink has been in short supply at Headingley Carnegie since the end of the 2009 season as the talented youngsters at the Club have been busy signing new contracts.

Joe Root, the 18-year-old Sheffield born opening batsman who made his 1st Team debut against Essex Eagles in Yorkshire Carnegie’s final NatWest Pro40 game of the 2009 season has signed his first professional contract as a Junior Professional. His three year deal will see him play his cricket in a Yorkshire shirt at least until the end of the 2012 season.

Jonathan Bairstow (aged 20), Oliver Hannon-Dalby (20), James Lee (20) and Gary Ballance (19) have all signed new contracts which will also extend their stay at Headingley Carnegie until the end of 2012.

Ben Sanderson (20) and Lee Hodgson (23) have put pen to paper for one extra year taking them through until the end of 2011.

Stewart Regan , Yorkshire ’s Chief Executive, said: “We are heading into a new era after losing a number of senior players recently and therefore we felt it was essential to ensure that the undoubted talent that has emerged through our Academy system in recent years is retained. These youngsters will form the future of Yorkshire cricket and we want to look after them. It is now over to them to return the compliment and perform to the best of their abilities on the pitch next season.”