Dernbach handed new deal at Surrey

Bowler Jade Derbach has cemented his place in Surrey's plans this season

Surrey have confirmed confirmed young fast bowler Jade Dernbach has put pen to paper on a contract extension to remain at the Brit Oval until the end of the 2010 season.

The Johannesburg-born seamer, a product of the Surrey Academy who became the county’s youngest debutant for 30 years when he was selected to play against India A in 2003, has been an ever present for the Brown Caps’ one-day side over the past two seasons and has captured 49 wickets in 31 matches this term at an average of 26.73.

The 22-year-old confirmed his status as Surrey’s first choice opening bolwer in the recent LV County Championship match against Somerset with career best figures of 6-72, having originally made his List A debut back in 2005.

Surrey cricket manager Alan Butcher said: “Jade’s contract was up at the end of this season and I said that I would be prepared to re-negotiate if he proved to me that his attitude, commitment and everything that goes with being a professional cricketer was right.

“He has done that to my satisfaction, therefore we offered him a new contract from now, and his performance against Somerset has fully justified that.

“He has been knocking on the door all season and could have played at any time. He has come on leaps and bounds and fully deserves his contract.”