Simpson commits to Middlesex

Middlesex wicketkeeper-batsman John Simpson has signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to the county until end of the 2013 season.
The left-handed opener, 22, played in every one of Middlesex’s LV= County Championship and Clydesdale Bank 40 games this year and, although he did not feature in the Friends Provident t20, scored 876 runs. He also claimed 55 victims behind the stumps.
Middlesex managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said: "John is a very exciting young cricketer and I am delighted he will be spending the next three seasons at the club.
"I was extremely pleased with the way John performed in his first full season as first team wicketkeeper-batsman.
"We asked a lot of John during the summer and he took on each of the challenges head on. Keeping wicket and opening the batting is a tough job for a seasoned cricketer but he happily accepted the responsibility and performed admirably.
“He will only benefit from the experiences of 2010, a season in which he scored a maiden first-class hundred, and I expect him to improve and contribute even more in 2011.

“John works extremely hard at his game and is making real progress. I believe he has the potential to become an very good cricketer."