Olly Stone signs two-year Nottinghamshire extension until 2028

Olly Stone (Photo source: Getty Images)

Olly Stone has committed to Nottinghamshire on a fresh two-year deal, securing his place at Trent Bridge through the end of the 2028 season, the club announced on August 24, 2026.

The 32-year-old seamer has been among the county’s most reliable performers this year, claiming 46 wickets across all formats at an average of 26.56. He has recorded five-wicket hauls on three separate occasions and has also contributed with the bat, scoring more than 500 runs from the lower order, including three half-centuries and a highest score of 90.

“I love the club, I love the way everyone operates, and to call Trent Bridge home for two more years, is very pleasing. Kevin Shine, Paul Franks, and Peter Moores have been brilliant in helping me to keep getting better and keep developing, and I’m looking forward to another two years with them. I feel this year, my performances out on the field have shown that I’ve got better, and it’s great when you can deliver and win games for Nottinghamshire.” Stone said as quoted by Nottinghamshire.

“We’ve got a great squad here, and not just in one format. We’re now showing that we’ve got the squad to go out and win trophies. Everyone is chipping in, and actually, the really good thing is that I think we can still get better, so it’s exciting going forward as we try and build on last year’s success,” he added.

The contract announcement arrived two days after Stone delivered the finest bowling performance of his Nottinghamshire career, finishing with a match return of 10/116 as the county defeated Surrey in a three-day County Championship fixture at the Kia Oval on August 22, 2026.

Why has Stone chosen to extend his stay at Nottinghamshire?

Stone has spoken warmly about the culture at Trent Bridge and the role the coaching staff have played in his continued improvement. The competitive environment at the club has clearly been a factor, with Nottinghamshire sitting at the top of Division One of the County Championship after nine rounds in 2026 and reaching the semi-finals of both white-ball competitions.

Stone first joined Nottinghamshire before the 2023 season and was awarded his county cap ahead of his debut, which came away to Hampshire in April 2023. He took a wicket with his ninth ball in county colours, signalling an immediate impact at his new home.

What has head coach Peter Moores said about Stone’s renewal?

Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores welcomed the news, pointing to Stone’s recent display at the Kia Oval as evidence that the seamer is operating at the peak of his powers. Kevin Shine and Paul Franks complete the coaching setup that Stone credited for his development.

“It’s great that Olly has committed himself to the club for the next two years. Having watched him over the last week at Surrey, I think he’s back to his very best, bowling with good pace, great control, and high skill. We’ve already seen this season how important he was in our Vitality Blast campaign, when he closed out two games in the last over by bowling outstandingly. I couldn’t be more pleased that he’s committed to stay, because he’s a key part of our squad and we’re all looking forward to having him around for at least another two years,” said Moores.

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