Charlie Harmison, son of 2005 Ashes winner Steve Harmison, has signed a two-year rookie deal with Durham. The 18-year-old fast bowler follows in his father's footsteps, who made 63 Test appearances for England between 2002 and 2009. Charlie is the fourth son of members of the 2005 Ashes-winning team to sign professional terms with a County Championship club.
Captain Michael Vaughan's son Archie is with Somerset, while all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's sons Rocky and Corey are at Lancashire and Kent respectively. "I'm buzzing to have signed my first rookie deal," Harmison told the club website, adding he looks forward to contributing to Durham's success. Steve Harmison was part of the Durham side that won the County Championship title in 2008 and 2009 before retiring in 2013. Durham were promoted back to the top flight this season after winning the Division Two title.
Wicketkeeper-batter Robbie Bowman, 19, and batter Luke Symington, 18, have also signed rookie deals with the club.
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