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Sheridon Gumbs signs three-and-a-half-year contract with Leicestershire

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:57 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Sheridon Gumbs signs three-and-a-half-year contract with Leicestershire
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Sheridon Gumbs has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Leicestershire after a successful one-month trial. The 22-year-old batter made a notable debut in June, scoring 49 runs against Essex and contributing to Leicestershire's first County Championship victory in over 8,300 days against Yorkshire. Gumbs has also participated in the T20 Blast this month. His new deal will keep him with the team until the end of the 2029 season.

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  • •Gumbs moved to Leicestershire after 18 months with the second XI.
  • •He debuted in the County Championship in June 2026.
  • •His contract extends through the end of the 2029 season.
  • •Gumbs previously played for Surrey, featuring in the One-Day Cup.
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  • 8:57 AMYahoo Sports — Gumbs signs long-term Leicestershire contact
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Leicestershire sign batter Sheridon Gumbs on a three-and-a-half-year contract after impressing during a one-month deal with the East Midlands side.

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