Cricket

Adil Rashid pens contract extension until 2019

England all-rounder Adil Rashid has committed his long term future with the Yorkshire County Cricket Club after signing a new three year contract extension, that will keep him at Headingley until the end of 2019.

The right-arm leg spinner, who is also a regular player of England’s limited overs teams and he is delighted to be extending his contract with the county champions.

“I’m delighted to sign a contract extension with Yorkshire,” the 28-year-old told the club’s official website.

“The last year has been great for me after winning the Championship, playing for across all three formats for England and experiencing the Big Bash at Adelaide Strikers.

“I love representing my home county and I hope to win more silverware with Yorkshire in the years to come.”

Rashid made his debut for the White Rose in 2006, and has gone on to claim 138 wickets in 118 List A matches.

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