Chris Benjamin indicators three-year Warwickshire contract

Chris Benjamin in action for Birmingham Phoenix

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Chris Benjamin featured in nine matches for Birmingham Phoenix during The Hundred

Wicketkeeper-batsman Chris Benjamin has signed a three-year contract with Warwickshire.

The 22-year-old hit an unbeaten 60 on his T20 debut for the club in July, and then played for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.

“We’re delighted that Chris has committed his immediate future to the county,” director of cricket Paul Farbrace told the club website.external-link

“We believe he has the opportunity to reach the higher echelons of the game.”

Born in South Africa but England qualified, Benjamin was handed a rookie deal by the Bears last month after impressing for the club’s second XI.

He followed up his impressive professional T20 bow against Northamptonshire with a half-century against Glamorgan on his first appearance in the One-Day Cup, and was subsequently handed a deal for The Hundred.

Right-hander Benjamin scored a match-winning 24 not out on his Phoenix debut and later added an unbeaten 37 in the victory…

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