Live Update: Ethan Bamber signs a three-year contract with Warwickshire after a title-winning season. The 27-year-old seamer has committed his future to the county champions until the end of the 2029 season after a remarkable Rothesay County Championship campaign in 2026.
Ethan Bamber signs three-year contract with Warwickshire after winning season (Source: teamtlnt/IG) Ethan Bamber has signed a new three-year contract with Warwickshire County Cricket Club, keeping him at Edgbaston until the end of the 2029 season. The announcement was made on 9 October 2026, following a 2026 Rothesay County Championship campaign in which Bamber finished as the competition’s top wicket-taker. Bamber took 69 wickets in the 14 matches at an average of 19.39 while bowling 445.3 overs.
His performances were crucial as Warwickshire won their ninth County Championship title. He was also awarded the White Bear for the entire county of Warwickshire midway through the 2026 election campaign. “It’s very unusual to be in a professional environment where you also feel at home.
I discovered this here in Warwickshire and am delighted to be able to dedicate my future to this wonderful club and this incredibly special group of players. On and off the field, we are judged and held accountable for our behavior every day. This proach embodies the values of the club and has created an environment in which I can be myself.
This was a very special year for this group. I believe we can achieve much more together and I’m really excited to be a part of it,” said Bamber, as quoted by Rayo UK. What has Bamber brought to Warwickshire since joining?
Bamber joined Warwickshire ahead of the 2025 season, having previously represented Middlesex between 2018 and 2024. He made an immediate impact in his first year at the club, becoming the leading wicket-taker with 43 wickets. He also scored his first first-class hundred against Essex in the same season.
His tally of 69 wickets in 2026 represented a significant improvement on his first year at Edgbaston and cemented his position as one of the most consistent seamers in the Rothesay County Championship. The contract extension ensures Warwickshire retain a bowler who has been instrumental in the last two seasons. What did the Warwickshire head coach say about the new deal?
Warwickshire head coach Ian Westwood welcomed the contract extension and highlighted Bamber’s professional standards and growing influence in the bowling attack. “Ethan deserves all of his success this year and we are pleased to sign a new contract with him. He works so hard, he is the hardest working professional I have ever seen and worked with.
He goes out of his way to put all of his skills on the park and put it on display in a Bears jersey. He has a big heart and has played with great skill this year, which is a testament to his work ethic. “He has emerged as a leader in our bowling attack and we hope to see him continue to improve and develop in the years to come,” Westwood said via the aforementioned source.
“Retaining high-performing players is an important part of our long-term team building strategy. The solidarity of our key players ensures continuity and contributes to the further development of our performance environment. “This is what we need to remain competitive year on year and extending Ethan’s contract is another important step in using this season’s championship win as a springboard for future success,” he added.
