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September 29, 2008
Porterfield extends contract
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on 09/29/2008 in Gloucestershire
Will Porterfield, the Ireland left-hander, has signed a new two-year deal with Gloucestershire.
In 12 Championship matches in 2008 he scored 718 runs at 32.68 with a top score of 93.
..I am really pleased to be offered an extra two years at Gloucestershire." he said. I am looking forward to building on what has been a good first season for me. This is where my future lies and I hope the next two years will be successful for both me and the club.
September 23, 2008
White to captain second XI
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on 09/23/2008 in Yorkshire
Craig White has signed a one-year contract to captain Yorkshire's 2nd XI next season. White first played for the club in 1990, but has drifted out of first-team action recently.
"I enjoyed looking after the 2nds this season tremendously and I think they need a senior figure to learn from, support them and help them along the way," he said. "I am really looking forward to continuing in that role next year."
September 22, 2008
Ramprakash faces lengthy ban
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on 09/22/2008 in Surrey
Mark Ramprakash faces the prospect of a lengthy ban when he appears in front of an ECB disciplinary committee at Lord..s on Tuesday.
Ramprakash is accused of repeatedly swearing at umpire John Steele during Surrey..s County Championship match against Sussex last month.
September 17, 2008
Ben Smith awarded benefit
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on 09/17/2008 in Worcestershire
Worcestershire batsman Ben Smith has been awarded a benefit season in 2009. He joined from Leicestershire in 2002 and has been a consistent scorer in all forms of the game.
"Once we had received the request from some Members to consider awarding Ben a benefit year, it took no time at all to agree," said chief executive Mark Newton. "Ben is a wonderful professional cricketer who is still at the top of his game. He has just signed for a further two years and we hope our members and supporters will help Ben make a success of the year."
Smith added: "I have had some brilliant times and have thoroughly enjoyed making contributions to the team on and off the field. I now look forward to an exciting year ahead based around The Ashes and the World Twenty20 whilst aiming for more successes with the team and club."
September 16, 2008
Morris not offered new contract
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on 09/16/2008 in Hampshire
Richard Morris has not been offered a contract by Hampshire Cricket for the 2009 season.
The 20-year-old was born in Newbury, and educated at Loughborough University. He made his debut in 2006.
September 15, 2008
Ten Lancashire players sign deals
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on 09/15/2008 in Lancashire
Ten Lancashire players have agreed new deals with the club the day after they were relegated in the Pro40.
Those extending their stays include Tom Smith, Kyle Hogg, Gareth Cross and Steven Croft.
..We have high hopes for all ten players, as they will form the backbone of our senior squad in the years ahead," said manager Mike Watkinson.
..Despite four no results, a number of our younger players have had opportunities in this year..s Pro40 campaign. It has been very encouraging to see the energy, talent and commitment demonstrated by these players, and it bodes well for the future of Lancashire..
Bowlers Simon Kerrigan and Stephen Cheetham have both signed two-year contracts, their first professional deals, after impressing everyone with their second team and club performances this over the past couple of seasons.
New contracts Karl Brown, Steven Croft, Gareth Cross, Kyle Hogg, Steven Mullaney, Oliver Newby, Simon Kerrigan, Stephen Cheetham, Stephen Parry, Tom Smith
September 9, 2008
Lamb and Latouf released
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on 09/09/2008 in Hampshire
Greg Lamb, the offspinning allrounder, and batsman Kevin Latouf have been released by Hampshire.
Lamb began the season as the main spinner, but struggled to fill the gap left by Shane Warne and Shaun Udal before being dropped in favour of Imran Tahir and Liam Dawson.
Latouf has been on a trial at Warwickshire during the season after failing to find a first-team place.
September 8, 2008
Logan 'disappointed' at release
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on 09/08/2008 in Northamptonshire
Richard Logan has said he is 'disappointed' at being released by Northamptonshire with immediate effect.
Logan has spent two seasons at Northamptonshire during his second stint with the club and found it difficult to maintain a regular place in the side.
..After 12 years in the professional game I am disappointed that things have not worked out as well as I would have liked," he said. "However, I..m excited about new challenges that lie ahead in my life either inside or outside of the game..
Coach David Capel said: ..It was a difficult decision to release Richard from his contract and we have done it with the future in mind. It is disappointing from the players point of view that it has not worked out but I sincerely wish him all the best for his future..
The club have also released 20-year-old seam bowler Richard Browning. he was on a summer contract after having spent the first of his two years at the club on the full-time staff.
Saxelby secures Gloucestershire deal
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on 09/08/2008 in Gloucestershire
Ian Saxelby, the 19-year-old quick bowler, has signed a three-year deal with Gloucestershire after impressing during a trial.
..Having watched a lot of young bowlers at many levels around the country this season, he is undoubtedly the pick of the bunch," said club mentor Jack Russell.
Ian Saxelby added: ..I am looking forward to opportunity of playing for Gloucestershire. Hopefully things will go well over next few years and my cricket will improve over this time..
Essex sign Maunders
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on 09/08/2008 in Essex
Essex have registered former Leicestershire batsman John Maunders for the remainder of the season.
He has featured in Essex..s 2nd XI, averaging 53.50 in the Championship and 47.50 in the Second Eleven Trophy.
..John is a good, organised player who wants to get back into the professional game," said coach Paul Grayson. "He..s a good age [27] and a left-hander, which is a commodity we are short of in the batting at the moment. His stats in the second eleven are pretty good so he deserves this opportunity..
September 6, 2008
Hinds extends Derbyshire stay
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on 09/06/2008 in Derbyshire
Former West Indian batsman Wavell Hinds has signed a new contract with Derbyshire which keeps him at the county as a Kolpak player in 2009 with an option to extend it to 2010. Hinds joined Derbyshire in June and has since made six half-centuries and taken 17 wickets in all competitions.
September 5, 2008
Benefit and new contract for Strauss
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on 09/05/2008 in Middlesex
Middlesex have awarded Andrew Strauss a benefit in 2009. Strauss made his county debut in 1997, first class debut in 1998 and was capped by the club in 2001. He has also signed a two-year extension to his contract which will keep him at Lord's until the end of 2010.
August 29, 2008
David Ward retires from Minor Counties cricket
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on 08/29/2008 in Surrey
David Ward, the former Surrey batsman, has hung up his boots for the final time. Ward, 47, has spent 12 years dominating Minor Counties cricket for Hertfordshire, in which time he amassed more than 6000 runs at 53.53.
August 24, 2008
Nottinghamshire lend Worcestershire Harris
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on 08/24/2008 in Worcestershire
Andrew Harris, the Nottinghamshire seamer, has joined Worcestershire on loan for four weeks.
The 35-year-old..s loan period begins from today (Sunday) and he is straight into the 12-man team for the NatWest Pro40 match against Durham.
August 22, 2008
Ervine commits to Hampshire and England
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on 08/22/2008 in Hampshire
Ervine has signed a new two-year contract with Hampshire until end of the 2010 season. Ervine, the former Zimbabwe allrounder, has also committed to spend more than 210 days annually in England over the next four years in order to qualify for England.
..I am extremely happy to commit myself for another 2 years," he said. "Hampshire is a fantastic club to be apart of, and I..m looking forward to a great deal of success over the next few years."
August 21, 2008
Legspinner Lawson released
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on 08/21/2008 in Yorkshire
Yorkshire have released legspinner Mark Lawson and he is free to search for a new county immediately.
He has struggled for first-team chances since the emergence of Adil Rashid and leaves having played 16 matches and taken 42 wickets. His career best is 6 for 88 against Middlesex, who he has spent time with this season and played for against the South Africans at Uxbridge.
Housego commits to Middlesex
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on 08/21/2008 in Middlesex
Dan Housego, the 19-year-old Middlesex batsman, has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
Housego made his first-class debut against Derbyshire last week and is currently playing in his home debut at Lord's against Leicestershire. He also featured in the victorious Twenty20 Cup winning squad.
Specialist fielding role for Smith
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on 08/21/2008 in Worcestershire
Ben Smith has extended his contract with Worcestershire by two years, and has also taken on a role as specialist fielding coach.
"We are delighted that Ben has agreed to extend his playing contract for a further two years. He is the ultimate professional in terms of attitude, work ethic and performance," Steve Rhodes, the club's director of cricket, said. "These qualities rub off on other players which means he plays a key role on and off the field. Whilst his cricket will remain a priority, we want our younger players to benefit from his skills hence the offer of the full time post as a specialist fielding coach."
Smith added: "This is an important opportunity as it allows me to continue playing for Worcestershire which is of paramount importance to me but also enables me to start developing a future career in cricket. Since joining the county in 2002, I have seen the team develop a blend of youth and experience which augurs well for the next few years and I really look forward to being an integral part of what we all believe will be great success on the field."
August 20, 2008
Lucas extends contract
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on 08/20/2008 in Northamptonshire
David Lucas, the left-arm seamer, has signed a two-year extension to his Northamptonshire contract, keeping him at the club until 2010.
He has had a solid 2008 with 34 wickets - the best haul of his career - at 28.44 in the Championship.
..David has bowled consistently well this season, especially in [the] Championship," said chief executive Mark Tagg. "Since he joined Northamptonshire we have seen steady improvement and we look forward to David maturing into a top quality bowler over the next two seasons..
"I have enjoyed my time since I joined in 2007 on a three month trial, and for the club to offer me a two year contract shows that they have faith in me," Lucas said.
August 19, 2008
Tudor back at The Oval
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on 08/19/2008 in Surrey
Alex Tudor has returned to Surrey, his former county, on loan after being released by Essex earlier this season. He has gone straight into their squad for the Championship match against Sussex at The Oval.
..Once again illness and injury have made selection a problem,. coach Alan Butcher said. ..But in securing the services of Alex Tudor on loan, we have an experienced bowler well used to conditions at The Oval..
Moore reveals England dream
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on 08/19/2008 in Worcestershire
Worcestershire opener Stephen Moore is hoping to catch the eye of the England selectors after consistent first-class performances. Moore, who was born in South Africa, is the leading run-scorer in first-class cricket this year in either division with more than 1000 runs, helping their promotion push in the Championship. Only Vikram Solanki, his team-mate, and Somerset..s Marcus Trescothick have brought up four figures, while Moore has the most with 1218.
Continue reading "Moore reveals England dream"
du Plessis signs new three-year deal
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on 08/19/2008 in Lancashire
Francois du Plessis has extended his current Lancashire contract for three years which will keep him at the county until 2011 subject to work permit and registration. Du Plessis will continue to play for South African side Nashua Titans in their domestic competitions during the English winter, and both clubs will work closely together on his cricketing development.
Mike Watkinson, Lancashire..s cricket manager, said: ..Faf is a very talented cricketer who has made significant contributions during his first season at the club. He is one of the best fielders in the world, and his energy and athletic nature have had a positive effect on the entire squad. Not only has he made an impact on the field, but has already endeared himself to the Lancashire supporters for his consistent performances this season.
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August 13, 2008
de Bruyn extends contract
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on 08/13/2008 in Somerset
Zander de Bruyn, the former South Africa allrounder, has signed a new contract at Somerset that will keep him at the club until 2009.
He is currently second in their Championship batting average with 678 runs at 48.42.
August 12, 2008
Snell signs three-year deal with Gloucestershire
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on 08/12/2008 in Gloucestershire
Steven Snell has signed a new contract with Gloucestershire. ..I am very happy to commit my future to Gloucestershire for the next three years,. he said. ..I am very much looking forward to John Bracewell..s input as coach. I want to continue my development and push for further honours in the next few years..
Jack Russell said: ..Steve has knuckled down this year and through his hard work he has performed to a high standard both with the gloves and the bat. He thoroughly deserves his contract extension. If he continues to work hard at his game the world is his oyster..
July 30, 2008
Kirby stays at Gloucestershire
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on 07/30/2008 in Gloucestershire
Steve Kirby is the latest Gloucestershire player to secure his future with the club after signing a new contract. It follows in the footsteps of Alex Gidman, who agreed a three-year deal yesterday.
A number of counties have been interested in signing Kirby, but now he..ll be staying at Bristol when John Bracewell takes charge again next season.
..This has not been any easy decision. In fact, it is the toughest decision of my life. A major factor has been my family. They are very settled in Bristol and Gloucestershire are a strong family unit and look after them very well.
..The other massive factor has been the appointment of John Bracewell as director of cricket. I am really looking forward to working with him. I am still massively ambitious to play for England and I do feel he can help me continue to improve..
July 25, 2008
Clough released by Nottinghamshire
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on 07/25/2008 in
Nottinghamshire have released Gareth Clough after nine seasons at the club. Clough will focus on studying a degree in sports and exercise science and said he would be keeping his options open as to the future.
..I haven..t ruled out playing county cricket elsewhere next season but personal training and fitness coaching also interests me,. he said. ..I..ve enjoyed a lot of good times with Notts and the Twenty20 Finals day at Trent Bridge (in 2006) stands out as the highlight..
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Newby heads to Gloucestershire for month
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on 07/25/2008 in Gloucestershire
Lancashire's Oliver Newby has been loaned to Gloucestershire for a month from Monday 28 July. Newby goes straight into Gloucestershire..s squad for their Championship Division 2 fixture against Worcestershire at Cheltenham starting on Wednesday, July 30.
Continue reading "Newby heads to Gloucestershire for month "
June 27, 2008
Thomas stays with Somerset
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on 06/27/2008 in Somerset
Alfonso Thomas, the former South Africa quick bowler, has signed a new one-year contract with Somerset for 2009.
Thomas is a Kolpak player and has impressed during this season..s Twenty20 Cup with 11 wickets.
"I am delighted to announce that Alfonso will be staying with Somerset next season,. director of cricket, Brian Rose, told the Somerset website. "He has shown himself to be a class act in Twenty20 cricket, He swings the ball and bowls with a lot of intelligence.
"As well as continuing to be a very good player for us, I expect him to have a very positive influence on our younger bowlers."
Tom Smith gets Leicestershire loan spell
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on 06/27/2008 in Leicestershire
Tom Smith, the Lancashire allrounder, has joined Leicestershire on a month-long loan spell.
With Lancashire having a full complement of fast bowlers available .. including Andrew Flintoff .. Smith..s first-team chances would have been limited at Old Trafford, so the loan provides him with the chance to getting some competitive cricket.
Smith goes straight into Leicestershire..s squad for their County Championship match against Worcestershire at Grace Road starting on Sunday.
Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson said: "Tom has recently missed seven weeks of cricket due to a thigh injury. This loan spell is a great opportunity for him to get some regular first team experience on his return to action."
The loan agreement allows Smith to be recalled if required by Lancashire.
June 18, 2008
Gloucestershire sign Harris on loan
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on 06/18/2008 in Gloucestershire
Andy Harris, the Nottinghamshire quick bowler, has joined Gloucestershire on a loan deal. He hasn't been able to force his way into the first team at Trent Bridge and Jon Lewis, the Gloucestershire captain, was looking to bolster his seam attack.
..At present our results are not going as planned, I feel that our seam bowlers have been under performing and need some more experience to help with the workload of the season," said Lewis. "A fresh face will help to give us some impetuous for the rest of the season.
"Harris is an experienced fast bowler with a good record and knowledge of winning competitions and I hope that he will enjoy his time here at Gloucestershire..
The county are hoping to sign another loan player in the next few days.
June 17, 2008
Butcher out for a month
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on 06/17/2008 in Surrey
Mark Butcher, the Surrey captain, is out of action for a month after undergoing knee surgery on Monday. Mark Ramprakash will lead the side in his absence.
"After the operation today, I'll be doing everything in my power to get back as quickly as I can. But the guys will be in good hands under Ramps," Butcher told the Surrey website.
The problem flared up during the Championship match against Somerset at Whitgift school when Butcher required a runner in the second innings.
June 13, 2008
Gidman a wanted man
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on 06/13/2008 in Gloucestershire
Alex Gidman is set to decide in the near future whether he will remain with Gloucestershire after his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Warwickshire and Surrey have both made 28-day approaches to speak to Gidman, but Gloucestershire are still trying to persuade him to stay at Bristol.
However, Gidman has hinted that it may be time to move as he tries to push for an England place after appearing for the Lions over the last couple of years. Warwickshire appears to be his favourite option so that he could team up with Allan Donald.
"My bowling has been my biggest weakness and Donald is the kind of guy who could help me," he told the Bristol Evening Post. "I want to give myself the best chance of playing for my country and Ashley Giles has been a big part of the England set up."
Steve Kirby is also attracting interest from Warwickshire who want to strengthen their quick-bowling line-up
June 12, 2008
Middlesex sign Simpson
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on 06/12/2008 in Middlesex
John Simpson has signed a professional contract with Middlesex for the remainder of 2008 and 2009. An MCC Young Cricketer, he has turned out for Middlesex 2nd XI this summer, and in previous years has represented Lancashire and Nottinghamshire.
..I..m delighted to have signed for Middlesex but I won..t be getting complacent,. he said. ..I..m still at the bottom of the ladder fighting with lots of others to improve and become a county regular and, hopefully, one day play for England..
June 7, 2008
Saggers denied all ten
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on 06/07/2008 in Kent
Martin Saggers, the Kent and former England bowler, was denied the chance to take all 10 wickets in an innings for Kent 2nd XI.
Their match against Yorkshire at Beckenham was abandoned so the Friends Provident Trophy quarter-final between Kent and Somerset could take place, after being moved from Canterbury. Saggers had 9 for 60 when the game was stopped at lunch on the second day after taking four on a shortened first day and another five on the second.
June 4, 2008
Middlesex members move against committee
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on 06/04/2008 in Middlesex
One hundred and eighty Middlesex members have signed a petition expressing no confidence in the committee and demanding a special meeting. The county, without silverware in more than a decade, has made a disappointing start to the summer and only their win against Derbyshire on Monday lifted them off the bottom of Division two of the Championship.
The Middlesex committee met on Monday night, and Vinny Coddrington, the CEO, told The Times: ..These members are entitled to their opinion and I think there should be an open forum..
May 30, 2008
Hayward signs for Hampshire
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on 05/30/2008 in Hampshire
Hampshire have signed 31-year-old former South African pace bowler,
Nantie Hayward for the remainder of the season.
Hayward played the last of his 16 Tests in 2004 against Sri Lanka. In 2007 he played in the Friends Provident Trophy for Ireland as one of their two overseas players. His previous experience of county cricket comes from his time playing for Middlesex in 2005 and a stint with Worcestershire in 2003.
May 29, 2008
Derbyshire target Stephen Moore
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on 05/29/2008 in Derbyshire
Derbyshire have asked Worcestershire for permission to speak to their opening batsman Stephen Moore about signing for the county. Moore, who currently heads the averages at Worcester, is out of contract at the end of the summer.
May 28, 2008
Another Kolpak signing for Hampshire
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on 05/28/2008 in Hampshire
Hampshire have signed Rory Kleinveldt, a 25-year-old allrounder from Cape Cobras, on a Kolpak contract.
Kleinveldt, who took 26 wickets in 2007-08, said that it would be ..really great to share a dressing-room with Kevin Pietersen .he..s definitely someone I can learn from..
May 27, 2008
Afzaal punished for dissent
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on 05/27/2008 in Surrey
The ECB has confirmed that Surrey cricketer, Usman Afzaal, has received three penalty points under its discipline code following an incident during Surrey..s County Championship match against Yorkshire on May 21 to 24, 2008.
Afzaal was reported by umpires Nigel Cowley and Graham Burgess for a Level Two breach of the code (showing serious dissent at an umpire..s decision by word or action). The penalty points remain on Afzaal..s record for a period of two years. The accumulation of nine or more penalty points in any two-year period will result in an automatic suspension.
Gallian and Pettini, peas in a pod
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on 05/27/2008 in Essex
Mark Pettini and Jason Gallian might be separated by 12 years, but the two Essex batsmen share a number of notable similarities, as the Essex Echo finds out:
The Essex batsmen are both openers, have captained their counties and even attended the same primary school in the Sydney beachside suburb of Avalon.
May 20, 2008
Famous names set for The Oval
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on 05/20/2008 in Surrey
A host of famous names will appear at The Oval on June 8 as the PCA Masters take on a team of Barbados greats.
The match will features former Barbados players Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Vasbert Drakes and Sherwin Campbell and will help to promote Barbados in the run up to England's tour of the West Indies early next year.
Surrey..s latest signing for their Twenty20 campaign, Chris Lewis, will be part of the PCA Masters and he will be joined by former Surrey stars Graham Thorpe and Martin Bicknell plus a array of other former internationals
Shreck signs Notts extension
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on 05/20/2008 in Nottinghamshire
Charlie Shreck has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at Nottinghamshire until 2010.
Shreck, who was part of the England Lions squad in India during the winter, has started the season well with 16 wickets at 27.06 including a match-winning five-wicket haul against Lancashire.
..Charlie has been the mainstay of our bowling attack for five years and I am delighted that he has chosen to commit his future to the club,. said director of cricket Mick Newell. ..I know that his inclusion in the England squad has been discussed very seriously and the opportunity may come his way but his priority is to do well for Nottinghamshire.
..Charlie has performed well for England Lions and he can play his way into contention for the national side."
..I was very keen to extend my contract and there is nowhere else that I would rather play than Trent Bridge,. said Shreck. ..Looking around on a match day, it..s clear to see that the club is taking massive steps forwards with the ground developments and the playing squad and management are first class.
..Ryan Sidebottom had three consecutive 50 wicket seasons at Nottinghamshire before he got back into the England side and the key for me is to stay fit and take wickets consistently..
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