On The Circuit

Worcestershire opener Stephen Moore is hoping to catch the eye of the England selectors after consistent first-class performances

Francois du Plessis has extended his current Lancashire contract for three years which will keep him at the county until 2011 subject to work permit and registration

Zander de Bruyn, the former South Africa allrounder, has signed a new contract at Somerset that will keep him at the club until 2009.

Steven Snell has signed a new contract with Gloucestershire

Steve Kirby is the latest Gloucestershire player to secure his future with the club after signing a new contract

Nottinghamshire have released Gareth Clough after nine seasons at the club

Lancashire's Oliver Newby has been loaned to Gloucestershire for a month from Monday 28 July

Alfonso Thomas, the former South Africa quick bowler, has signed a new one-year contract with Somerset for 2009.

Tom Smith, the Lancashire allrounder, has joined Leicestershire on a month-long loan spell.

Andy Harris, the Nottinghamshire quick bowler, has joined Gloucestershire on a loan deal