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