Moeen Ali extends Worcestershire deal

Moeen Ali, the Worcestershire batsman, has signed a new contract that will keep him at New Road until the end of the 2013 season.

Mooen, 23, scored 1,260 first-class runs last season having moved from Warwickshire in 2006. " I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and have been looked after very well," said Moeen. "I am grateful for the opportunities I have had and I hope to progress further over the coming years."

Moeen was part of the Worcestershire side that won promotion back to County Championship Division One last summer.

"Moeen played exceptionally well during 2010 and played a major part in our four-day promotion push," said director of cricket Steve Rhodes.

"The development of younger players is paramount to our future and I am delighted to have a talented all-round cricketer, such as Moeen, commit his future to the club."