Nottinghamshire extend Hutton, Giles and Martindale contracts

Nottinghamshire have agreed new contracts with Brett Hutton, Tom Giles and Ben Martindale, retaining three academy graduates with differing levels of first-team experience. Hutton and Giles will remain at Trent Bridge through the end of the 2028 season, while Martindale has signed for another year, according to club announcements on 13 November and BBC Sport's reporting.

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Hutton, 33, has taken 357 wickets across all formats for Nottinghamshire at an average of 26.90 during 13 seasons across two spells. He led the county's wicket-taking in its 2025 County Championship title campaign with 38. His association with the senior side began in 2011, when he made his first-class debut against the MCC in Abu Dhabi and his List A debut against Sri Lanka A.

The seamer left for Northamptonshire before the 2018 season and spent three years there before returning. Nottinghamshire say he has since helped them win two trophies. Hutton said he remained motivated to contribute and wanted to support younger players progressing through the club. Head coach Peter Moores highlighted his ability to combine control with wickets as an important part of the bowling attack.

Giles, 20, joined Nottinghamshire's academy from Lincolnshire at 15 and made his first-class debut against Leicestershire in September, taking three wickets. He finished the season with five wickets from four Championship appearances, BBC Sport reported. His List A debut had come against Surrey in the 2025 One Day Cup, when former England batter Rory Burns became his first wicket. Moores praised Giles' willingness to learn and his commitment on the field.

Martindale's extension follows a season featuring his first senior century and first-class debut. The 23-year-old scored 101 away to Kent in August, then made his Championship debut against Surrey at the Oval 18 days later. Across 32 appearances in all formats for Nottinghamshire, he has recorded three half-centuries and that hundred. His father, Duncan, also represented the county.

The club also pointed to Martindale's progress in second-team cricket, including two double-centuries in 2026. Moores said improved performances at that level had earned the all-rounder his first-class opportunity. He wants Martindale to develop his bowling alongside his batting as he works towards a regular first-team place, while Martindale identified greater consistency across his game as his next objective.