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County cricket: Charlie Shreck extends Leicestershire contract

Bowler Charlie Shreck of Leicestershire Foxes
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Leicestershire fast bowler Charlie Shreck has signed a new one-year contract at Grace Road.

Veteran Shreck, 36, took 57 wickets across all formats in his first season with the club after joining them from Kent.

Interim chief executive Andrew Boyce told the club's website: “We are pleased Charlie has decided to sign a new contract. He has been a very good signing for us with his performances on the field and his contribution off the field.

“With Charlie and (new Australian seamer) Clint McKay, we now have an experienced frontline seam attack who we believe will produce key performances on the field as well as help to guide the younger bowlers at the club.

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“Charlie has been a consistent performer for Leicestershire in all three competitions. He has bowled a lot of overs for us in the Championship and also bowled well in white ball cricket. He is a big character in the dressing room.

“Charlie’s competitive nature on the field was good for the team and he also provided some more than useful runs in his entertaining fashion, including an excellent 50 at Surrey.”

The news is a further boost for the beleaguered Foxes, following Ned Eckersley’s decision to extend his contract by another year this week.

Leicestershire, who finished bottom of Division Two after another winless campaign, have seen Josh Cobb, Nathan Buck, Shiv Thakor and Greg Smith leave the club since the end of the season.

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