Northamptonshire all-rounder Kimber extends contract until 2028

Northamptonshire all-rounder Louis Kimber has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the county until the end of the 2028 season. Kimber joined Northamptonshire from Leicestershire last year and played 17 matches during the County Championship and T20 Blast, which Northamptonshire won in July. He achieved a best score of 66 in a match against Gloucestershire in May and has accumulated 1,685 runs in first-class cricket. Head coach Darren Lehmann expressed confidence in Kimber's potential for the upcoming season, citing a desire for him to contribute significantly to the team's success.

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