Keaton Jennings has turned down a new contract at Durham and signed for Lancashire
Keaton Jennings has signed a four-year contract at Lancashire after opting against signing a new deal at Durham.
The England opener has made six Test appearances for his country after hitting a century on his debut against India in Mumbai last year.
Jennings said: “It was an extremely difficult decision to leave Durham, but I am hugely excited about joining Lancashire and playing my cricket at Emirates Old Trafford.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to play Division One cricket at a Test Match ground for a club, like Lancashire, with such a great history and tradition. I have been hugely impressed by the vision for the future and playing a part in that alongside some hugely talented individuals and strong leaders.”
Lancashire head coach Glen Chapple said: “I am very pleased Keaton has signed for Lancashire as I know there were other counties chasing his signature. He’s exactly the type of character and player I feel will add strength and depth to our squad.
“Keaton is a fantastic addition for the club and he will be an important part of the squad, in all formats of the game, over the coming years.”
The 25-year-old was the leading run-scorer in the County Championship last season. He made 1,548 runs at an average of 64.5 with seven centuries, including a double hundred against Yorkshire, which led to his England call up.
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