Gloucestershire have awarded Tom Stayt a two-year contract.

A seam bowler, Stayt comes from Wiltshire and has played for Bath CC. He spent four years in the Gloucestershire academy, as well as studying accounting and finance at Exeter University.

He made his debut in the Championship against Middlesex at Lord's in August, taking 3 for 57 including the wickets of Andrew Strauss and Ed Smith.

Stayt said: â..Iâ..m really pleased. It is a great opportunity to take the next step and try and cement my place in the Gloucestershire first team."