Worcestershire have signed Nottinghamshire spinner Fateh Singh on a three-year contract, following his short-term One-Day Cup loan in the 2024 season.
Slow left-armer Singh, 20, who finished the season on another loan with Northamptonshire, is now tied to Worcester until the end of the 2027 campaign.
“This is a crucial step as we continue to build our squad,” said Worcestershire chief executive Ashley Giles.
“Strengthening our spin department has been a priority. Fateh demonstrated his potential in the One-Day Cup.”
The former England Under-19 international made his first-class debut when Northants played Yorkshire in the final Division Two game of the season – but will now be in contention to play in Division One for Worcestershire, who comfortably stayed up, finishing in their highest position since County Championship cricket switched to a two-tier structure in 2000.