Cockbain extends contract with Gloucestershire until 2019
13 December 2016
Ian Cockbain says he is looking forward to playing his part in the coming seasons after signing a new contract with Gloucestershire.
Ian, who made his First-Class debut for Gloucestershire in April 2011, signed for the Club having excelled during three seasons training and playing in the MCC Young Cricketers’ programme at Lord’s.
The 29-year-old’s new deal ties him to the Brightside Ground until the end of 2019. He said: "I’m very happy to have signed an extension to my current contract. It’s very exciting to be a part of this group of players and I look forward to playing my part in the coming seasons."
2016 was a successful season for Cockbain. He scored 499 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast placing him third in the highest run scorers in the competition. He made an impressive average of 55.44 and had a highest score of 73* which came against Surrey at The Brightside Ground, Bristol in June.
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Gloucestershire Head Coach Richard Dawson said “It’s great to have Ian committing to the Club. He’s been a massive part of the One Day and T20 side in recent times and we look forward to him contributing in all formats over the next few seasons”.
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Ian Cockbain is sponsored by Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP
