Spinner Ollie Rayner extends contract with Championship leaders Middlesex

23 August 2016 02:23

Middlesex spinner Ollie Rayner has signed a new two-year deal to remain at Lord's until the end of the 2018 season.

The 30-year-old has taken almost 200 wickets for Middlesex since joining from Sussex in 2011, 35 of which have helped his side open up a 26-point lead at the top of Specsavers County Championship Division One.

Middlesex managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said: " Ollie continues to be an extremely valuable member of our side and I am delighted he will spend at least the next two years of his career at Lord's.

"Ollie is a popular figure and has a lot to offer the club, both on and off the field, as it moves forward.

"He is having an excellent season with the ball, is capable of scoring first-class hundreds and is as good a slip fielder as I have seen.

"I look forward to working with him for many years to come."

Source: PA