“I hope this will be a fun-filled year, not just for me, but for everyone who has been part of my journey. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the club, the people who make it such a special place and the supporters who have been there throughout my career.
“Worcestershire will always be a huge part of my life, and I’d love to remain involved with the Club in some capacity whenever my playing days eventually come to an end. But that’s a conversation for another day, because right now my focus is very much on playing cricket and enjoying every moment of what promises to be a special year.
“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Worcestershire for giving me this opportunity, and I’m really looking forward to making it a memorable and enjoyable year for everyone involved.”
Worcestershire’s former Club Captain Joe Leach was the most recent player to be awarded a testimonial year in 2024.
Details on the events planned, and the benefitting charities involved, will be shared once they are confirmed.
Worcestershire’s Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Giles, said:
“After 17 years of outstanding service to the County, we are delighted to be able to honour Brett and recognise his contributions both on and off the field at Worcestershire.
“Within the dressing room he has become an influential leader and a high-quality cricketer who has been central to the successes of the team.
“Off the pitch, he is a wonderful character and someone who is well-respected by everyone at the Club.
“To be awarded a testimonial year is something that recognises Brett’s unwavering loyalty and commitment to the Club.
“We look forward to supporting his celebrations throughout the year.”
Worcestershire County Cricket Club Chair, Dominic Riley added:
“We are absolutely thrilled that Brett will be receiving the recognition he deserves after such a sustained and committed contribution to the Club.
“Brett is one of the most respected and valued people around the entire Club, both in the way he leads on the field and the way in which he carries himself off it.
“It’s a rare thing in today’s game to see such unwavering loyalty, and Brett has represented this Club with the upmost distinction throughout some challenging times as well as some incredible highs.
“Everybody associated with the Club is delighted for him and his family”