Griffith signs two-year extension with Tasmania

After the disappointment of losing Shane Watson to warmer climes of Queensland, there was better news for Tasmanian cricket today, as their fast bowler Adam Griffith agreed to a two-year extension to his contract.

"The Tasmania Cricket Association strives to keep Tasmanian-born players in the state," said their chief executive, David Johnston. "We welcome Adam's decision to remain in with the Tigers, and he has agreed to a two-year contract."

Griffith, a tall fast-medium bowler, burst onto the scene in 2002-03. He was immediately identified as a player of the future and was included on an Australian assimilation tour to India. Injury interrupted his season in 2003-04, but not before he had represented Australia A in two one-day internationals against India and Zimbabwe.

"Adam is a quality bowler," added Johnston. "and we hope he continues to impress and build upon his Australian A representation last season.

Griffith himself was delighted with the deal. "It was a fairly simple decision at the end of the day as I decided the Tasmanian baggy green cap was the one I wanted to play for. I am a Tasmanian-born player and I couldn't see myself playing for anyone else. By signing for two years, it not only gives me security but shows Tasmania and the TCA that I am committed for the next two seasons, and hopefully for the remainder of my career."