Davies signs new three-year deal at Surrey

By Mark Pennell

Surrey's need for good news is perhaps acuter than any other county, in the wake of the Tom Maynard tragedy, and wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Davies has given the club something to smile about by signing a new three-year contract.

Davies has been at Surrey for three years, playing a key role for the club in all forms of the game. As well as keeping wicket, he has scored more than 1,000 first-class runs in both his two full seasons to date.

Although yet to make a Test debut, Davies has played eight one-day internationals and five T20 internationals for England, and was called up to the squad during England’s recent series against the West Indies.

His new deal will keep him at Surrey until 2015, ensuring he remains a crucial part of the club’s future – both with the bat and the gloves.

Davies said: “I am delighted to be staying with Surrey and I am really looking forward to building on the success this great club has enjoyed over the years. I feel very privileged to be part of such a talented team and I am excited about realising my ambitions for both club and country.”

Surrey team director Chris Adams added: “Steven is such an important player and person for the team. As a wicketkeeper who performs vital batting roles in all forms of the game his stock is high so to secure him for a further three seasons is great news for the club.

“With his ambition firmly set on team success, allied with that of an international career, Surrey are primed to see the very best of Steve in the coming seasons.”




Date: 03/08/2012 13:17:48 by Mark Pennell
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