Patel had a taste of first-team action this season

Batsman Akhil Patel has signed a new two-year contract with Nottinghamshire.

Patel, 19, the younger brother of Notts all-rounder Samit, made his County Championship debut this season and also appeared in four Pro40 fixtures.

"My aim for next season is to play more first-class cricket and initially that means trying to secure a place in the one-day side," Akhil said.

"I felt a lot of pressure when I made my first appearance but benefited from exposure at the end of the season."

Patel expects to be fit for the start of next season after having keyhole surgery on a niggling knee injury last week.

He's a talented, young cricketer who works very hard on his game Mick Newell

He added: "I'm very happy at Notts and I like the set-up so I have to work on my game and make progress over the next two years."

Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell added: "Akhil has developed his game quicker than we anticipated over the past 12 months and he has the potential to become an established member of our team.

"He fits the bill because he's a talented, young cricketer who works very hard on his game."

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