Benny Howell signs for Nottinghamshire on 2-year contract, moving from Hampshire to fill hole left by Steven Mullaney.
Benny Howell heads to Trent Bridge on two-year T20 deal.
Benny Howell, a seasoned all-rounder from Hampshire, has been signed by Nottinghamshire on a two-year, T20-only contract. The team has tasked Howell with taking Steven Mullaney’s place during their years of domination in the Blast.
Mullaney, who is now a coach at Trent Bridge, won the Blast twice with Notts in 2017 and 2020. Howell, according to head coach Peter Moores, possesses similar qualities and may lead the team to the quarterfinals for the first time in three seasons.
“We saw some really good examples of the progress that we’re making as a side last year, and bringing Benny in will only serve to continue that,” Moores said. “If you look back into recent history, we feel he can take on the role that Steven Mullaney played for many years in our T20 side, not just as a quality allrounder, but also as that link between players with different levels of experience.
“He feels like the perfect fit for where we are as a side right now, where we’re trying to bring together our more experienced players, and those that are still emerging. We’re really excited to welcome him to Trent Bridge, and we can’t wait to see the impact he has both on and off the field.”
Before rejoining his first club, Hampshire, in 2023, Howell spent 11 seasons with Gloucestershire, where he established himself as one of the most astute white-ball bowlers in county cricket. During his three seasons with them, they made it to Blast Finals Day twice. Last season, they were losing finalists, but at 37, he is back on the move.
“It’s a real honour to sign for Notts Outlaws. The club have a rich history, a great fanbase, and play at a fantastic ground in Trent Bridge. I’m looking forward to calling it home,” Howell said. “With the way the club is run, with the coaching staff and group of talented players that are there, I was immediately excited when this opportunity first came up.
“I’m constantly looking to improve my game and I believe this is the perfect environment to do that. With my skill set and experience, I hope to contribute to the team’s success in the Blast, and ideally lift that trophy.”