Chris Rogers has been signed a one-year contract with Northamptonshire as an overseas player for the 2007 season.

Rogers scored over 1300 runs in the County Championship during 2006 including four hundreds and five 50's with a current average of 72.50. He made the highest score of the season with 319 against Gloucestershire in August.

David Capel, the Northants coach, said: "Chris Rogers and Stephen Peters built up a strong opening partnership at the back end of the season and I am keen to see that continue into the 2007 season.

"Chris is particularly excited about returning to the club next season and is confident regarding attaining personal and team success. We all look forward to seeing him back in April."