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Matt Taylor signs contract extension with Gloucestershire until 2021

Author: Roger Jackson, Posted: Tuesday, 6th November 2018, 09:00

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Left-arm seam bowler Matt Taylor has signed a contract extension with Gloucestershire for a further three years.

The deal means the 24-year-old, who graduated from the club’s academy, will remain at the Brightside Ground until the end of the 2021 season.

Born and brought up in Oxfordshire, Taylor – who is the younger brother of Gloucestershire batsman Jack Taylor – made his debut during the 2011 Cheltenham Cricket Festival while still at school.

Taylor, who featured in all 14 of the club’s county championship matches in the 2018 season, was exceptional with the ball, taking 46 wickets at an average of 25.46. This was his highest wicket-taking year in the county championship.

Taylor’s most impressive red-ball performance came against Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens when he took five for 81 runs in a Gloucestershire victory.

Speaking on his contract extension, Taylor said: “I am delighted to extend my contract with Gloucestershire. After making some great progress as a squad this season I am excited to see what we can achieve over the next few years.”

Gloucestershire head coach Richard Dawson added: “It’s great that Matt has extended his contract with Gloucestershire. He has had a great year in the county championship and has been an integral part of the squad. We look forward to him continuing to improve and help the club.”

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