Wednesday 4 February 2015 09:31, UK
Steve Patterson and Alex Lees have signed new contracts with county champions Yorkshire.
Seamer Patterson, 31, has signed a two-year deal until December 2016, with England Lions opener Lees committing his future until 2019.
Patterson, who took 36 Championship wickets at an average of 27.81 last season, said: "I'm delighted to commit my immediate future to the club.
"The team is performing well and to be part of that success has been special.
"We have a tight unit and we know after winning the Championship last year we are going to have to improve our game further to retain the title.
"That challenge excites us all and we will be doing all we can to continue our efforts amongst the elite of English cricket."
Lees, who is currently in South Africa with the Lions, scored 971 Championship runs at an average of a little over 44 last season, while also leading the way for Yorkshire in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
"It has been an incredible year for me and signing a new contract tops it off nicely," the 21-year-old said.
"It is a great honour to play for Yorkshire. To have that privilege over the next few years is very satisfying.
"I have a personal goal of continuing to test myself against all bowling attacks, scoring big runs and doing my bit to help the club prosper.
"The sign of a great side is to be successful over a period of time. We have to build on what we achieved in 2014 and hopefully go onto dominate the Championship. The new campaign will be a test of our mental strength.
"I also believe that we have the right blend of youth and experience, especially with the signings of Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell, to make a strong push in limited-overs cricket. We certainly need to improve and become a force in all formats of the game."
