Experienced all-rounder Benny Howell will continue his extensive county career after signing a two-year T20-only deal with Nottinghamshire. The 37-year-old has moved from Hampshire to Trent Bridge, where he will be expected to fill the influential role that Steven Mullaney played in the Notts Outlaws’ T20 set-up.
Nottinghamshire Target Blast Revival with Benny Howell
Head coach Peter Moores believes that Benny Howell will be a perfect addition to strengthen Nottinghamshire’s T20 ambitions. The county has not reached the Vitality Blast quarterfinals for three seasons now, something Moores hopes he can help change with his experience and all-round skill.
“We saw some really positive progress last season,” Moores said. “Bringing Benny in will continue that momentum. He reminds us of what Steven Mullaney brought to our T20 side, a top-quality allrounder who bridges the gap between senior and emerging players.
Moores added that Howell’s leadership and tactical awareness make him “the perfect fit” for the team’s current phase of development.
Howell’s Journey: From Gloucestershire Star to Hampshire Veteran
Benny Howell has built a name for himself as one of the most crafty and skillful white-ball bowlers in the county format, during his outstanding, 11-year career with Gloucestershire. Known for having a very wide range of slower-ball variations and superb consistency in match-winning situations, he was extensively recognized as one of the most inventive bowlers in T20 domestic cricket.
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Howell returned to Hampshire, for whom he had begun his professional career in 2023. In a three-season stay he helped the side to Blast Finals Day twice, finishing runners-up in the 2024 season.
Now, at 37, the allrounder is ready for a new challenge-one that combines his cricketing intelligence with the ambition of a team eager to reclaim T20 glory.
Benny Howell on His Nottinghamshire Move
Expressing his excitement about joining the Notts Outlaws, Benny Howell termed it a “real honor” and an opportunity to grow further as a player.
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“Nottinghamshire has a rich cricketing history, an incredible fanbase, and Trent Bridge is one of the best venues in the world,” Howell said. “When the opportunity came up, I was immediately excited. With the coaching setup and the talented group of players here, I believe this is the perfect environment for me.”
Howell added that he hopes to use his “skills and experience” to contribute to Nottinghamshire’s success in the Blast and “ideally lift that trophy.”
Filling the Void Left by Steven Mullaney
Steven Mullaney has transitioned into coaching with his Nottinghamshire Blast credentials, winning in 2017 and 2020, and Howell is a signing thought to bring that blend of experience, leadership, and flexibility.
Moores emphasised the signing of Howell was a deliberate recruitment process, not just improving performances, but also aiding the younger players the continuing good tradition of balancing experienced professionals and emerging players in the squad.
What Benny Howell Brings to Trent Bridge
With his range of slower deliveries, his clever bowling angles and his handy lower-order batting, Benny Howell has for some time been regarded as one of the smartest operators in T20 cricket. His adaptability across conditions and tournaments makes him a valuable asset for a club determined to return to winning ways.
With Howell joining the troupe, Nottinghamshire will try to reclaim the sort of dominance they had during title-winning Blast times and re-establish themselves in the pantheon of leading English T20 teams.
Key Takeaways
Benny Howell has joined Nottinghamshire on a two-year T20-only contract.
Expected to fill the role that Steven Mullaney has held.
Brings over a decade of white-ball experience from Gloucestershire and Hampshire.
Aims to help Notts Outlaws reach Blast quarter-finals for first time in three seasons. Howell says he hopes “to contribute to the team’s success and lift the trophy.”
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