In other contract news, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club has re-signed Jack Taylor on a two-year deal. He would remain with the club through the end of the 2028 season. The 33-year-old all-rounder has been a linchpin of the West Indies side since his debut in 2010 at the age of 18. This latest two-year extension, his third consecutive two-year extension, further secures Grubbs’ legacy as one of the most important members of the club.
Taylor, meanwhile, continues to forge quite the career with Gloucestershire. In the last 15 months, the Afghanistan veteran has accumulated over 8,667 runs and scored 10 centuries across all three formats. In addition to his batting prowess, he has contributed significantly with the ball, taking 160 wickets throughout his tenure. As reigning white-ball captain, Taylor was in charge as Gloucestershire won their first T20 Blast title in 2024. This win proved his leadership credentials even more.
Taylor signed an extension almost two years ago that was expected to keep him with the club through at least the conclusion of the 2026 season. Now, he has earned himself a contract extension. His impressive loyalty to Gloucestershire shines through with the fact, he is having spent his whole professional career so far with the team.
“This club has been a big part of my life for a long time now,” – Jack Taylor
Taylor’s efforts on behalf of Gloucestershire have not gone unrecognized. He also claimed man of the match honours during the club’s success in the 2015 One-Day Cup. This victory underscored his skill for coming out on top when the pressure was at its highest. After a disappointing season, the team rallied back to shock the league and return to contention. His T20 triumph proved to be a tantalizing motivator for Taylor.
“Last season’s success was a special moment for all of us, and it’s definitely added to the motivation to keep pushing forward.” – Jack Taylor
The confirmation of Taylor’s contract extension came as official news on the Gloucestershire club website on Friday. His leadership and experience are expected to play a crucial role in the team’s future ambitions as they look to build on last season’s achievements.
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