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Hampshire wicketkeeper Ben Brown has signed a one-year contract extension keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025 season.

Brown, 35, has made 66 appearances since joining from Sussex in 2022, winning the club's Red-Ball Batter of the Year award in his first season after making 969 runs at an average of 38.66.

"Ben is a fantastic player," said Giles White, Hampshire's director of cricket.

"He has high standards and a will to win that keeps driving the team forward.

"His ability behind the stumps, coupled with his batting, makes him an extremely valuable player."

Partnered by Liam Dawson, Brown helped break Hampshire's record for a fifth-wicket stand with 273 runs between the pair two weeks after his debut for the club in April 2022.

The right-handed batter hit a career-best 165 not out against Surrey in the County Championship in May, and his second-highest total with 139 not out against Northamptonshire in the One-Day Cup in July.

"I feel very happy to have signed another contract at Hampshire," said Brown.

"I have loved my time playing here and I’m excited to see what this squad can achieve next season.

"Each year is special when you reach this stage of a career and I’m looking forward to contributing to the club pushing for trophies next season."