David Willey signs one-year contract extension with Yorkshire

England allrounder David Willey has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until the end of 2019

Yorkshire allrounder David Willey has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until the end of 2019.

Willey - who is currently on internationl duty with England - has hit 202 runs at an average of 67.33 and claimed 11 wickets at 11.82 in three One-Day Cup matches this summer.

In a statement on the club website, Willey said: "It took a bit of time to get it sorted out."

"I made it very clear I wanted to play my cricket at Yorkshire and hopefully, as things unfold, it can become a long-term thing and I can contribute to Yorkshire winning trophies over the next few years.

"I really enjoy playing my cricket at Yorkshire and I’ve probably not been around as much as I’d have liked over the last few years, but I’m sure over the coming years that will change. As well as helping to win some trophies, hopefully I can help bring through the next generation too as I get into the latter stages of my career.

"We’ve got a great crop of young players with an appetite to learn, improve and to go on and achieve things higher up. If I can be a help in improving them, it not only enhances their performances for Yorkshire, it could also have an impact on their international careers as well. I’d be very proud to play a part in that. I’ve been lucky enough to play around the world and have gained a lot of experience, hopefully that will be invaluable on the pitch and in the dressing room."

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Willey - who played three matches for Chennai Super Kings in this year's Indian Premier League, taking two wickets - says red-ball cricket and the County Championship is still at the forefront of his mind.

"I’d love to win a County Championship," he said.

"At 28 my Test ambitions aren’t there as much as I’d like, due to my age. Certainly I’d like to win a County Championship. Hopefully I can play a lot more red-ball cricket and be a part of a Championship winning side with Yorkshire in the years to come.

"The main reason for it being a short contract is because the new competition is coming in and nobody quite knows how that’s going to look yet. I think it’s best for both parties to see how that unfolds before anyone goes any further. As soon as I can and things become clearer, I’d love to sign a long-term deal at Yorkshire, represent the club in all formats and make myself an important person in the dressing room and around the club."

Director of Cricket Martyn Moxon welcomed the news, saying: “We’re delighted David has agreed to remain at Yorkshire until the end of 2019 and we hope his stay will go well beyond that,” said Moxon. “He is a very talented and valuable all round cricketer for us and we look forward to having a player of his calibre at our disposal."