Will Rhodes Signs Contract Extension with Durham Cricket Through 2028
All-rounder Will Rhodes has signed a one-year contract extension with Durham Cricket, ensuring he remains at the Riverside ground through at least the 2028 season, the club announced on August 13, 2026.
What Happened
The 31-year-old cricketer, who joined Durham from Warwickshire at the start of the 2025 season, agreed to extend his stay following two seasons of all-format contributions. Rhodes expressed his enthusiasm about remaining with the side, noting the welcoming environment at the club and his anticipation for what the squad can achieve together over the coming years.
Durham Men’s Head Coach Ryan Campbell confirmed the agreement, highlighting Rhodes’s dependable multi-format displays since arriving at the county.
Key Highlights
- Contract Details: A one-year extension securing Rhodes at Durham Cricket until at least the end of the 2028 campaign.
- 50-Over Success: Named the club’s 50-over player of the season in 2025 after scoring 429 runs and taking 14 wickets, which included his maiden List A five-wicket haul against Sussex Sharks and a century against Somerset in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
- Ongoing List A Impact: Emerged as Durham’s top run scorer and leading wicket-taker during the 2026 Metro Bank One Day Cup group stage.
- Red-Ball Milestone: Hit an unbeaten 151 against Worcestershire at Banks Homes Riverside, representing his first red-ball century for the county and taking him closer to 7,000 career first-class runs.
- T20 Comeback: Returned to the 20-over format for the first time since 2021 to score 382 runs for Durham.
Why This Matters
The extension maintains continuity for Durham across red-ball, 50-over, and T20 competitions. Rhodes has established himself as a central figure in the squad across all three formats, delivering key statistical returns with both bat and ball since transitioning from Warwickshire.
What to Watch Next
Rhodes will continue his multi-format campaign with Durham through the upcoming seasons as the team builds on his contributions across domestic competitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Will Rhodes’ new contract with Durham?
The one-year contract extension keeps Will Rhodes at Durham through at least the 2028 cricket season.
When did Will Rhodes join Durham?
Rhodes moved to Durham from Warwickshire at the beginning of the 2025 season.
What milestones has Rhodes achieved at Durham?
Rhodes was awarded Durham’s 50-over player of the season in 2025, recorded his first List A five-wicket haul, scored his first Durham red-ball century with an unbeaten 151 against Worcestershire, and led the team in both runs and wickets during the 2026 Metro Bank One Day Cup group stage.
Source: Crictracker