Hampshire tempo bowler Manny Lumsden has signed his first professional contract with the membership, penning a two-year deal.
Lumsden, 17, was a part of England’s U19 World Cup squad that reached the ultimate towards India earlier this yr.
He was the main wicket-taker in the entire of the match with 16 wickets, along with his greatest figures of 5/17 coming towards New Zealand.
For Hampshire, Lumsden made his debut towards Glamorgan within the Metro Financial institution One-Day Cup and took three wickets.
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Excited
He mentioned: “I’m extremely happy to signal on professional phrases with Hampshire, I’ve learnt lots as a part of the pathway and academy and liked being a part of the squad final yr.
“I owe a lot to everybody who has aided my growth, and I’m excited to be a part of the squad.”
Born in 2008, Lumsden joined the Hampshire Academy in 2023 and featured within the Bunbury Competition the identical yr.
Since then, he has taken 22 wickets in 15 matches for the Second XI and made his senior debut in August 2025.
He claimed six wickets in three One-Day Cup matches, claiming 3/64 on debut towards Glamorgan as Hampshire went on to achieve the ultimate of the competitors.
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Delighted
Charlie Freeston, Head of Participant Growth, mentioned: “Manny is a vastly thrilling quick bowler, and we’re delighted to award him knowledgeable contract.
“He’s obtained enormous potential which he confirmed final season with us within the One Day Cup, but additionally within the U19s World Cup in January the place he was the main wicket taker.
“We’re excited to see what he can do with the membership over the following couple of years.”
On the worldwide stage, Lumsden has performed 18 occasions for England U19s; he debuted for the Younger Lions in an intra-squad match at Loughborough in 2025 and was a part of the tour to the West Indies final November.
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