Will Smeed, a batter for Somerset, has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the end of 2026.
Since making his debut for the team in 2020, the 22-year-old has participated in 52 Twenty20 matches. A year later, he signed professional contracts.
With a strike-rate of 152.15, he has since amassed 1409 runs for the team in the 20-over format.
As a Birmingham Phoenix player in 2022, he became the first player to score a century in The Hundred.
"Since becoming a professional, Will has demonstrated that he is an exceptionally talented cricketer, and in a short space of time has gained a significant amount of experience through domestic and global opportunities for someone so young," said Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry. “His performances at the top of the order give our innings tremendous impetus and that is such an important part of our success and requirements in white ball competitions. "We are excited to play a key role in Will's continued development and to see him being a key player of our limited-overs cricket for many years to come."