Ben Curran has signed a two-year contract to play county cricket for Northamptonshire.

The 22-year-old batsman, who has played second XI cricket for Northants over the last four summers, will remain part of the first-team squad for the rest of the season.

“I’m delighted to have signed for Northants,” Curran said. “The fact that my Dad played here too it makes it even more special to be able to represent this County.”

Curran will join his brothers, Tom and Sam, in the professional ranks after signing a two-year contract with Northants.