Vikram Solanki, the Worcestershire captain, has agreed to a two year extension of his contract taking him through to the end of the 2009 season. Solanki, who has just led the county to a double promotion, has already been awarded a benefit year in 2007.

Worcestershire have also confirmed the entire domestic playing squad will remain in contract for the 2007 season. The majority of senior players have existing contracts through to 2007 and 2008 whilst earlier in the season Graeme Hick confirmed a contract extension for 2007.

Daryl Mitchell has agreed a two year extension to his contract until the end of 2008, while left-arm pace bowler Stuart Wedge (20), wicketkeeper Josh Knappett (21), fast bowler Richard Jones (20) and off-spinner Shaftab Khalid (23) have all been retained on one year contracts for 2007.

Will Gifford and Ed Foster will remain on summer contracts whilst they complete their courses at University. The countyâ..s Academy intake for 2006/7 is expected to be announced soon.