Ian Westwood has been appointed vice-captain of Warwickshire for 2008.

“Obviously, I was delighted and felt very proud to be offered such an opportunity," he said. The club is very important to me and I am honoured to be able to play a role going forward in this exciting time for us. I will offer my support to Darren [Maddy] along with the rest of the lads and am looking forward to a successful season.”