Injured top-order batter Luke Wells has extended his stay at Lancashire, signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2028 season.
The 35-year-old, who joined Lancashire in 2021 after spending a decade with his home county Sussex, dislocated his shoulder last month during a match against Gloucestershire. The left-handed batsman and part-time leg-spinner required surgery, and the club has not yet provided a timeline for his return.
Wells had previously signed a three-year deal before the 2024 campaign, and Lancashire’s director of cricket, Mark Chilton, described the decision to secure Wells at Emirates Old Trafford for another four years as a straightforward one.
“Not everyone was aware, but a deal had been agreed during the winter to commit to Luke until the end of 2028,” Chilton told BBC Radio Lancashire. “Ultimately, it wasn’t that difficult a decision with Luke, if I’m honest. He definitely wanted to commit to a longer-term or medium-term deal, and we were happy to commit to that as well.”
Chilton praised Wells’ contribution both on and off the pitch. “We’re about developing players, but Luke has proved across all formats what value he can bring to the team,” he said. “He’s also a very good person to have in the changing room. He has strong views, but he’s a real team man. Sometimes changing rooms need a little bit of disturbance, or however you want to call it. He brings a very healthy challenge because he is very team-oriented.”