Matthew Elliott signs up with Glamorgan again

Matthew Elliott: one more English summer beckons © Getty Images

Matthew Elliott, after a wonderful season in 2004 with Glamorgan, has signed up with them again for the 2005 English season. Elliott, a 32-year-old from Victoria who would certainly have played many more than his 21 Tests had he belonged to a country with less depth of talent than Australia, was Glamorgan's leading scorer last year in both the county championship and the totesport League.

Michael Kasprowicz will be Elliott's fellow overseas pro, having been signed up a few days ago. The next summer will be Elliott's third season with Glamorgan - he first played for them in 2000.

"It's an exciting time to be involved and there was never going to be a problem for me in committing to returning next year," said Elliott. "I've really enjoyed my cricket this summer and I'm delighted everything has been finalised. It's been a fantastic year for Glamorgan. I think the club is really going places and there are a lot of young players coming through.

"I look forward to returning in 2005 and making a contribution, not only in the first division of the Championship and totesport League but in the Twenty20 Cup and the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy as well."

Meanwhile Mike Fatkin, Glamorgan's chief executive, said: "We are absolutely delighted that Matthew has agreed to return in 2005. He had an outstanding season with us and we look forward to his continued contribution next summer."