Durham Cricket are thrilled to announce the signing of Gloucestershire fast bowler Archie Bailey on a long-term deal.
The 20-year-old seam bowler has penned a three-year deal with Durham, his first contract as a full professional.
Archie will join Durham on loan for the remainder of the 2025 Metro Bank One Day Cup before joining the squad permanently ahead of the 2026 season.
Still in the early stages of his career, the right-armer has claimed 13 wickets in five first-class appearances, including an impressive debut at Lord’s claiming a crucial 4/30 in Gloucestershire’s victory over Middlesex last September.
An exciting young bowler, Bailey featured for the First-Class Counties Select XI earlier this year, claiming two wickets against the Zimbabweans in May.
Born in Northampton, Bailey graduated from the Gloucestershire Academy signing his first rookie deal in 2023, with the seamer standing out for showing genuine pace during his development.
On signing for Durham, Bailey said: “I’m really excited to be joining Durham and can’t wait to get started!
“This is a big step in my career, and I’m ready to give everything I’ve got to contribute both on and off the field.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to grow as a player under some top tier coaches and be part of a team with such strong ambitions.”
Director of Cricket, Marcus North said: “We are delighted to secure the services of a bowler with Archie’s potential.
“He’s at the beginning of his career but we’ve seen what he’s capable of with an impressive display of bowling at Lord’s last year at just 19 years old and a call up to face Zimbabwe earlier this summer.
“We felt it was important to strengthen our fast-bowling ranks and Archie fits the bill perfectly as someone we can nurture and improve at Durham.
“We look forward to welcoming Archie to Durham in the winter.”