ROWDE'S Tom Alsop has become the second Wiltshire player to commit his future to Hampshire after signing a new deal that will see him remain at the Ageas Bowl until the end of the 2019 season.

The 20 year old follows in the footsteps of Calne's Liam Dawson, who earlier this week penned an extended contract with the Southampton-based county outfit.

Alsop's current deal was due to expire at the end of next season, but the promising batsman has now sealed an extended stay.

Alsop, who graduated through Hampshire’s youth setup, made his first-class debut in 2014 before enjoying a successful 2015 season in the Hampshire Second XI.

The left-hander also made his England U19 debut in 2015, in which he hit a half-century against Australia U19 in a youth Test.

This season saw Alsop feature prominently for the first XI as he struck more than 1,200 runs across all formats in the 2016 campaign, including recording his maiden first-class and List A centuries.

"I’m delighted to put pen to paper on a new three year contract with Hampshire,'' he said.

"The club have certainly got a bright future and I’m pleased to be able to continue to be a part of something special here at the Ageas Bowl.

The Potterne CC youngster proved to be a crucial component of the top-order in the Specsavers County Championship, contributing six half-centuries and a century in his 13 first-class matches whilst also impressing in both limited-overs competitions.

He averaged more than 54 in seven 50-over fixtures including two 50s and one century, whilst also helping Hampshire record a win in the NatWest T20 Blast contest against Somerset, striking a quick-fire 85 at the top of the order.

Alsop was called up for the England Lion’s training camp in Dubai for games against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates.