Mason renews contract with Worcestershire

Matt Mason has signed a one-year contract extension with Worcestershire, and will combine his playing role with that of bowling coach at the club.

"I am absolutely thrilled to sign a contract for a further year. The plans the club has for the future excite me and I want to be part of that future," Mason said.

"I enjoy my part-time role as bowling coach but still feel I have much to offer as a player. The club has been very good to me and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."

Steve Rhodes, director of cricket at Worcestershire, said: "Yet again Matt has proved to be one of our front-line bowlers this season and I am delighted he has agreed to carry on playing for at least another season while continuing to have such a valuable input with our young bowling attack in his coaching role."

The 35-year-old from Australia is Worcestershire's leading wicket-taker in the Championship so far this season, with 29 to date.