http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Onions-c1449 pens Durham extension – Cricket News Update
Durham fast bowler, Graham Onions, has penned a contract extension, which sees him plying his trade with the English domestic outfit till 2014.
The extension has been attributed to his good form will the ball, where he claimed 50-first class wickets last season, since returning from injury which led him to miss most of the 2010 season.
On reaching an agreement with the county outfit, he spoke of his delight and hoped to improve on his performance in the coming seasons.
"After missing last season due to injury I am delighted with the way this season has gone. I have had an amazing amount of support from my team mates and the backroom staff at http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Durham-c782,” he said.
"I am really pleased to sign a new contract with the club I love and look forward to winning trophies in the years to come," added Onions.
Durham head coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Geoffrey-Cook-c58795, was pleased to have the player on board for another four years and hopes that his determination to improve after returning from injury will hold him in good stead.
"He has contributed massively to the team taking 50 wickets in just 11 Championship appearances which demonstrates just how determined he is to deliver the standard of bowling that has seen him excel on the county circuit and on the world stage," said Cook.
The player his held in high esteem by the English hierarchy, but with the wealth of talent at their disposal, especially in the bowling department, the pacer has often been warming the benches behind the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TT-Bresnan-c2711.
However, whenever in the team, he has been appreciated with his immaculate line and length bowling and helped the team achieve success in their Ashes triumph of 2009; and consequently assisted the side in drawing matches against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 by offering
some important contributions with the bat.
With Onions approaching 30, he will be hoping to stay injury free for the remainder of his career. With him bowling exceptionally well for his domestic side, which led him to earn Durham Bowler of the Year award, a national call up will be around the corner.
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