Former England seamer James Ormond has earned a new one-year deal with Surrey after proving his fitness on a non-contract basis.

Ormond has struggled with injuries, linked to his lack of fitness, since arriving at The Oval in 2002 and agreed with the Brown Caps management at the end of last season that he would train with the county over the winter with a view to earning an extension based on his condition.

Having played in Surrey's first two LV County Championship matches, taking four wickets and bowling 56 overs, he has now been awarded a 12-month extension.

Captain Mark Butcher said: "I am very pleased that Jimmy has worked so hard to turn his career around. He is looking like the bowler he was three years ago before his injury problems, which is great news for the club."

Ormond added: "I am obviously really pleased to get a contract after putting in a lot of hard work during the winter. I'd also like to thank our backroom staff for their efforts in getting me fit and ready for another season."

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