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.