Panesar extends contract

Monty Panesar as signed with Northamptonshire until at least 2008. This week Panesar was granted an ECB central contract so the club are unlikely to see much of their left-arm spinner next summer.

Panesar said: "I am please to have signed a two-year contract with Northants. I am looking forward to continuing to work with David Capel, David Ripley and my team-mates. I would like to thank all the members and fans for their support.