Gloucestershire announce that Will Tavaré has signed a new three-year contract
21 July 2014
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that Will Tavaré has signed a new three-year contract, tying him to the club until the end of the 2017 season.
Bristolian Will, 24, has enjoyed an outstanding debut season in the LV=County Championship, scoring 821 runs in his first 12 matches for Gloucestershire at an average of 45.61.
Following in the footsteps of his uncle, former Kent, Somerset and England batsman Chris Tavaré, Will has already hit three centuries and three half-centuries in the Championship, with a top score of 139 against Hampshire at Bristol.
He is a product of Bristol club cricket and signed a one-year contract with Gloucestershire after impressing in the second XI last season.
Gloucestershire Director of Cricket John Bracewell said: “It is great news to have signed Will on a three-year contract.
“As a local cricketer he has come through a traditional route from school, club and university. He has demonstrated a real maturity in his first year and some great skill at the top of the order.”
Will said, "I'm really happy with the opportunity I've got to keep playing at Gloucestershire. I've really enjoyed my first season and can't wait to be part of the club moving forward."
