Worcestershire batter Adam Hose has signed a lucrative new three-year contract extension, committing his long-term future to the county until the end of the 2029 season in a major boost for the Pears.
The 34-year-old experienced batsman, who originally crossed the boundary to join Worcestershire from local rivals Warwickshire ahead of the 2023 domestic season, has established himself as an indispensable pillar of the squad across all formats of the game. Since making his move to New Road, Hose has accumulated more than 2,400 runs across 46 first-class appearances, while featuring a total of 96 times for the county in all competitive formats. His leadership qualities and stature within the dressing room were further underscored midway through this year’s domestic campaign when he was entrusted with the captaincy of the T20 side.
The announcement of his extended stay arrives on the heels of a resilient individual campaign for Hose during the 2026 season. Worcestershire finished fifth in the competitive landscape of County Championship Division Two, with Hose contributing significantly to the batting order by accumulating 638 runs. His productive summer at the crease included one well-crafted century alongside five additional scores in excess of fifty.
These figures are all the more remarkable considering the physical adversity Hose had to overcome in the preceding months. The batter spent a gruelling six months on the sidelines recovering from a serious and debilitating ankle injury. The setback had occurred while he was playing in The Hundred in August 2025, halting his momentum and forcing him into an extensive and demanding rehabilitation programme before he could return to county action.
The new agreement replaces his previous contract, which was signed towards the end of 2024 and had been scheduled to run out at the conclusion of next summer. Demonstrating how seamlessly the negotiations progressed, Hose revealed that securing his future at New Road was a straightforward process.
"It was a pretty easy deal to sort," Hose told the Worcestershire official club website, reflecting on the simplicity of reaching an agreement with the county’s hierarchy.
Looking ahead to the challenges and ambitions awaiting the squad in the upcoming seasons, Hose expressed high aspirations for both red-ball and white-ball cricket at Worcestershire. He maintained an optimistic outlook regarding the team’s capacity to climb the domestic ladder and challenge for major silverware.
"There’s absolutely no reason why we shouldn’t be setting our stall out to be back in Division One this time next year," Hose said, setting a clear target for the Pears’ County Championship campaign.
Turning his attention to the limited-overs formats, where leadership responsibilities have increasingly fallen upon his shoulders, he highlighted the fine margins that separated the county from greater success this season.
"In the white ball, we missed out very narrowly on a quarter-final place this year. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be competing for all three trophies," he added.
The decision to secure Hose’s services for the long term has been warmly welcomed by the county’s coaching staff, with head coach Alan Richardson quick to praise the batter’s immense value to the organization. Richardson described Hose as a genuine asset to the dressing room, noting that the seasoned campaigner has naturally grown into one of the squad’s most dependable and valued figures since arriving from Edgbaston.
Richardson also reflected on the adversity Hose has had to endure during his tenure at New Road, emphasizing the mental fortitude required to bounce back from long-term injury layoffs.
"He has had a really tough and frustrating couple of years battling through injuries, but his resilience to fight back is very telling and says a lot about his character," Richardson said, commending the professional dedication that has allowed the batter to return to peak physical condition and reclaim his influential role within the team.
Hose’s commitment represents a key piece of business for Worcestershire as they look to build stability and continuity within their playing squad ahead of the coming years. His renewal follows hot on the heels of another crucial retention for the county earlier in the month, when experienced wicketkeeper-batter Gareth Roderick similarly agreed to terms on a new deal that ties him to New Road until 2028. With both senior figures locked into long-term agreements, Worcestershire’s leadership group is well-defined as the club plots its path back to the top tier of English county cricket and targets white-ball silverware.
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