Stevie Eskinazi has signed a long-term contract with Middlesex that will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2024.
Eskinazi, 27, joined Middlesex in 2013, and hasmade 136 appearances across formats, amassing 5,699 runs including seven first-class centuries, two List-A hundreds and one T20 century.
With Middlesex undergoing coaching change, following the departure of Stuart Law and the new appointment of Alan Coleman as head of the men’s department, Eskinazi has been reassured that he is considered an integral part of the team’s structure.
Very positive of the club’s future, says Eskinazi
“I am incredibly proud to have played for this great club for even one season, so to be signing on for what will take me to my 12th season at Lord’s is very surreal,” Eskinazi said. “I never take for granted the opportunity that I have as a Middlesex player and have never been more positive about the club’s future than I am now.
“I look forward to helping Middlesex achieve its goals on and off the field over the next few years and to being a leader in what is going to be a very exciting transition period. The club’s values of hard work, determination and respect align closely with mine and I look forward to embodying them with a fantastic group of teammates and support staff.”
Alan Coleman is all-praise for Eskinazi
Having heard the news of Eskinazi’s contract extension, Coleman said, “I am absolutely delighted that Eski has committed his long-term future to the club. He is one of our most accomplished batsmen, works incredibly hard at his game, and for a number of seasons now has proven what an exceptionally talented player he is.”
“In red-ball cricket he is capable of batting for long periods, occupying the crease and compiling big innings, whilst in white-ball cricket he has established himself as one of the leading domestic top-order batters in the game in recent years. He has the ability to work the ball around the ground to all parts and be explosive when the situation calls for it. He will be a key part of our team achieving success in the coming seasons.
“Eski is a hugely important part of the Middlesex dressing room, and I am really looking forward to continuing to work closely with him over the next few years.”
New promising young fast bowler – Henry Crocombe
In other news, Sussex’s upcoming young pacer, Henry Crocombe, has signed a contract that will keep him at Hove until the end of 2024.
“Henry has already come on leaps and bounds over the last two seasons,” Ian Salisbury, the head coach, said. “He showed great resilience last summer as our one bowler that was fit for every single game and his performance prompted nearly every opposition coach to comment that he had something special. We’re looking forward to nurturing his talent in the years to come.”