TEENAGE cricket star Tom Norton has been signed by Glamorgan CCC on a two-year first squad 'rookie deal', after the Monmouthshire teenager’s impressive senior competitive debut last August when he took the wicket of Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood.

The Abergavenny CC player’s addition to the squad which won promotion to Division One of the county league last season will see him joining Usk CC's Billy Root - brother of England star Joe - in the Sophia Gardens dressing room, after the latter signed a one-year contract extension.

The two played club cricket for Usk in 2024 before Norton returned to his home town club when they won promotion to the top South Wales Premier One division for 2025.

Norton said: "I'm very close with Billy. It gives me a lot of inspiration to get to where he’s been in his career. It's so good to get his input."

Tom made his 1st XI competitive debut aged 18 years 18 days against Leicestershire at Sophia Gardens in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, producing an impressive all-round performance.

Former King Henry VIII student Tom trapped Pakistan captain Masood lbw, taking three wickets and three catches in a seven-wicket win, and was later presented with his Glamorgan cap by team-mate Root.

The right-handed batter and seam bowler made his Glamorgan 2nds debut aged 15 against Gloucestershire, while also impressing at age-group cricket for Wales, and then made his 1st XI bow in a friendly against Wiltshire in 2024 at 16 years 348 days.

His senior debut followed an outstanding season with Glamorgan 2ndsI, alongside a title-winning summer with the club’s U18s.

Assistant Coach Mark O’Leary said: "Tom is a genuine all-rounder, a great fielder, and a big personality in the changing room.

"He's a very exciting talent who thrived on that 1st XI experience... It was a big step for him, and he grabbed it with both hands, and I think he’s got a really big future."

Tom said: "It's a privilege to sign for Glamorgan, being a Welsh boy from Abergavenny.

"It's a great opportunity for me for the next two years... My goal is to try and push into the first team to show my capabilities and improve as a player and a person."

Monmouthshire’s Glamorgan representation also includes Chepstow CC’s Ben Kellaway – Glam’s 2025 Player of the Year – who scored a half century Down Under in Australia before Christmas playing for England Lions.

Meanwhile, Root – who has been keeping fit playing football for Usk Town – has signed a contract extension, with Glamorgan saying: "He’s continued to be a valued member of the squad, contributing majorly to the two One-Day Cup wins in 2021 and 2024.

"Scoring a century in his County Championship debut for Glamorgan in 2019, Root has gone on to play 67 First-Class matches, alongside making 44 List A appearances at a healthy average of 41.23.

"The 33-year-old all-rounder brings a wealth of domestic experience and has consistently shown his ability on the field, while also supporting the development of younger players."

Elsewhere, Monmouth CC, which runs senior, women and girls, and junior teams, are on the lookout for new players and volunteers as they launch their seniors’ pre-season indoor training this Sunday ( February 1) at Monmouth Leisure Centre at 10am for women and 11am for seniors and U15s.

For more details, email chairman Mike Maguire at [email protected]