Leicestershire spinner Callum Parkinson has signed a new contract until the end of the 2023 season and been confirmed as vice-captain for this summer.

He told the club’s website he was “honoured” and “humbled” to be working alongside skipper Colin Ackermann.

“There is a genuine belief that we can do some special things,” he added.

“We have had a quite change in group during my time at the club. We have lost a lot of senior players recently, and it’s time for me to grow up and take a bit of responsibility within the group.”

Parkinson also had a fine Bob Willis Trophy campaign last summer, claiming eight wickets at a cost of only 24 runs each and has a first-class match career-best of 10-185.

Head coach Paul Nixon said: “Callum is highly valued and respected. We saw him continue to perform consistently and show growth throughout the 2020 season.

“He is a player that others look up to and we feel that now is the time for Callum to take on a leadership role. It will only help his development as a fine slow left-arm spin bowler in all formats, and he is also highly capable with the bat.”