Worcestershire County Cricket Club are delighted to announce the signing of exciting young batter Daniel Lategan on a three-year professional contract.
The 19-year-old, a product of the Club’s highly regarded academy system, has impressed in the Worcestershire Second XI across both formats over recent months with a string of eye-catching performances.
Lategan is the latest player from the Academy pathway to step up into the professional environment, a testament to the Club’s pathway programme and commitment to developing homegrown talent.
Cape Town born Lategan, joined the academy at Under-15 level, and made significant strides in 2025, showcasing his quality against experienced bowling attacks.
Speaking about the signing, Worcestershire CCC Head Coach Alan Richardson said:
“Dan has earned this opportunity through his performances and his attitude, both on and off the field.
“He’s a talented young cricketer who’s shown he can compete at Second XI level, and we believe he has all the ingredients to succeed in the professional game.
“We’re really excited to see how he continues to develop over the next three years.”
Lategan, said he was thrilled at the prospect of making the step up to professional grade cricket after a couple of promising years.
“It is a dream come true to be signing my first pro contract. I’m very thankful for everyone that has helped me along the way and I couldn’t be happier!
“Representing such a great club is an honour. The lads at the club are a great bunch and the changing room is a great environment.
“I’m very excited to be working closely with the coaches and feel my game can constantly improve with their guidance.
“My ambition is to contribute to winning games for Worcestershire. I’d love to break into the first team and prove myself at the professional level and hopefully help Worcestershire win games in the years to come.”
CEO Ashley Giles added, “we see Dan having huge potential in the medium and long term.
“He has all the skills to make him a really successful first class cricketer.
“Our focus is on building a squad that combines the best emerging talent with the quality and experience of our senior players, both are equally important to our future long term success.”
Lategan’s professional contract will take effect from 1 November 2025, with him registered as one of the Club’s overseas players.
