Kyle Verreynne is hoping his international experience will benefit Notts once more in 2025, after signing a deal to return for the upcoming season.

The South Africa wicketkeeper-batter will be available for 12 of Notts’ 14 games in Division One of the Rothesay County Championship, having completed a productive three-game stint last September.

Verreynne hit 248 runs across four innings in his first stint at Trent Bridge, and hopes that his calm approach will continue to bear fruit.

“I think I’m quite good at keeping things relaxed when I’m in the middle,” he said.

“Test cricket can be quite difficult, so from my side I always try to keep it as simple as possible, stick to the basics and not over-complicate anything.

“I try to make sure I enjoy myself out there, and hopefully that rubs off on the other guys as well.”

The 27-year-old, currently making his 39th appearance for his country in South Africa’s Test against Sri Lanka, made his Notts debut in a landmark fixture for two Academy graduates.

Farhan Ahmed marked his maiden First-Class appearance by taking ten wickets in the match against Surrey, while Freddie McCann hit 154 batting at number three.

The pair have since earned further international recognition – something which came as little surprise to Verreynne.

“They’ve clearly impressed the selectors in a short space of time, and I was really impressed with what I saw,” he said.

“The way they stepped into the side and made crucial contributions at such a young age was really promising.

“I think it shows the depth of the club and the quality that is there within the changing room.”

Two draws and a victory at Kent in the final weeks of the season saw Nottinghamshire secure their Division One status for another summer.

Verreynne hit 148 in the season-ending fixture against Warwickshire – but it was the bonds forged in the dressing room, rather than merely personal milestones, which resonated most.

“What really stood out for me was how welcoming the guys were,” he said.

“Even though I was only there for a few weeks, I built some friendships in that short space of time.

“We’ve stayed in touch during the English winter, so I’m really looking forward to getting back to Trent Bridge.”

An extended stint in English conditions now awaits the South Africa international - and he admits to being impressed with the calibre of the County Championship last autumn.

“I thought the competition was of a really good standard - when you’ve played international cricket, you still want to be tested at domestic level, so I really enjoyed adapting to English conditions," he said.

"I know the challenge could be different next year in the early part of the summer, but I’m sure that will be beneficial to me.

“I was glad to be able to play my part in helping us stay in Division One at the end of the season, but we want to push further forward next season - and the players are definitely there for us to do so.”

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