County cricket: Keaton Jennings signs new four-year deal with Durham

Durham opening batsman Keaton Jennings has signed a new four-year contract with the club.

Jennings was reportedly a target for Warwickshire, but the 24-year-old, the top scorer in Division One this season, has opted to stay with Durham.

South Africa born, Jennings has hit five centuries this season, and his new deal is an important one for the county, who will see captain Mark Stoneman join Surrey next season.

"We have an exciting future ahead in search of the success we experienced in 2013 and 2014," said Jennings.

Chief executive David Harker added: "We're delighted that Keaton has agreed a new deal with Durham and sees this as a place to further his substantial talent."