County - Panesar extends deal

Eurosport - Mon, 01 Sep 12:53:00 2008

England spinner Monty Panesar has signed a new two-year deal at Northamptonshire.

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Twenty-six-year-old Panesar is looking forward to the part he can play for England and Northamptonshire in what are sure to be watershed summers in 2009 and 2010.

The Ashes will be the highlight next year, with the inaugural English Premier League Twenty20 tournament starting for the counties in 2010.

"I am really happy here at the club, and especially enjoy working with David Capel and the coaching staff," said Panesar.

"There are exciting times ahead for English cricket with the Ashes tour next year, and also for Northants cricket, and I am pleased to be a part of it."

Northamptonshire chief executive Mark Tagg is delighted to have secured the services of the left-arm spinner, who began his career with the county in 1999.

"Monty is a key member of our plans going forward, and we are all delighted he will be continuing his association with the club," said Tagg.

Sporting Life / Eurosport

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  1. not Notts!

    From Tim, on Mon 1 Sep 9:05AM

  2. Lets hope he has spent some time trying to develop some­ variation in his bowling.

    From EDWARD W, on Sun 31 Aug 11:06PM

  3. have to mention monty to get this on i­ gues...............sack the editor...........geta a­ reporter who knows about cricket
    ..and/geography

    From gldn_boy04, on Sun 31 Aug 10:46PM

  4. ooooooh nice one monty.....hopeya not gotta sell ya­ house lol

    From gldn_boy04, on Sun 31 Aug 10:45PM

  5. Monty plays for Northants, not Notts.....

    From david.ellis98, on Sun 31 Aug 9:06PM
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