Promising all-rounder Noah Thain has signed his first senior contract with Essex, committing to the Club on a two-year deal until the end of the 2026 season.
The 19-year-old, who had previously been on a rookie deal, has been rewarded for his performances with bat and ball in the Vitality County Championship and the Metro Bank One Day Cup in 2024.
Having impressed in 2023 with 159 List A runs at 39.75, Thain has flourished this summer, making his Championship debut and striking a combined 306 runs in that competition and the One Day Cup.
Along with Essex teammates Luc Benkenstein and Charlie Allison, Thain has continued to be selected in England Under-19 international matches, playing three Youth ODIs and two Youth Tests in 2024.
“I’m incredibly happy to sign a full senior contract at Essex, where I’ve begun to develop my career as a professional cricketer,” said Thain.
“It’s a brilliant opportunity, and the backing everyone here has given me to get to this point means a huge amount.
“I want to thank everyone who has made it possible, and my main aims now are to back myself and my skills, concentrate on improving even more, and become the best player I can!”
“It’s fantastic to extend Noah’s contract and ensure he will be here for at least two more years,” added Essex Director of Cricket, Anthony McGrath.
“He’s a superbly talented cricketer with both bat and ball, which is evidenced in the performances he’s put in over the past year.
“It’s a massive tick in the box for our Pathway system when a player like Noah comes through and begins to blossom into an established first-team cricketer.
“Our challenge as coaches now is to keep raising Noah’s game to ensure he can hit the goals he is capable of and become the player we all know he can be.”
Cricket & Craft Ale Festival at The Cloud County Ground
Essex Cricket and Greene King are joining forces to create a Cricket & Craft Ale Festival during the first three days of the Vitality County Championship fixture between Essex and Worcestershire at The Cloud County Ground.
Greene King will be supplying as many as twelve craft ales for fans to sip on whilst enjoying County Championship action in a crucial late-summer clash.
Fans can purchase tickets to Essex’s County Championship match against Worcestershire from £16 for Adults and there will be no additional cost to enter the Cricket & Craft Ale Festival, with drinks to be purchased individually once inside.
Secure your seats to Essex v Worcestershire and sample Greene King’s craft ales:
