Nottinghamshire have signed fast bowler Luke Fletcher on a one-year contract.

Fletcher, who is 6ft 6in tall, was a regular for the second XI last season and has impressed during the close season and on the tour of South Africa.

Director of cricket Mick Newell said: "Luke has worked very hard over the winter and he's definitely someone we want to continue looking at."

The 19-year-old plays for Papplewick in the Notts Premier League alongside Notts bowling coach Phil DeFreitas.

Fletcher said: "Phil was one of the first to say to me that if I put in the effort I might have a chance of making it as a pro.

Last summer I was a bit star-struck when I was around the dressing room but I now feel settled in Notts fast bowler Luke Fletcher

"I'd never really taken cricket seriously up to last year and having worked hard to get this far, I'm not stopping now.

"Last summer I was a bit star-struck when I was around the dressing room but having spent time with the players on pre-season, I now feel settled in and a full part of the squad.

"I can't wait for the season to start and I'm determined to push on from here for a first-team place before the end of the season."