Strauss: benefit year in 2009
Andrew Strauss has agreed a new contract with Middlesex that commits him to the county until the end of the 2010 season.
The opening batsman, 31, made his first-class debut in 1998 and has been awarded a benefit year in 2009.
Strauss' appearances for Middlesex have been limited in recent years by his international commitments with England.
The left-hander has appeared in 53 Tests and 78 ODIs and remains an integral member of the Test side.
Meanwhile, Tyron Henderson has also signed a new deal with Middlesex.
The South African-born all-rounder, 34, was a key factor in the Twenty20 Cup win this season.
His new contract keeps him at Lord's until September 2009, although it is subject to an extension of his current work permit.
"It's been a fantastic year for me at Middlesex, and with such an exciting, talented young squad, I'm really looking forward to our winter tournaments in Antigua and India, and to helping Middlesex achieve more silverware in 2009," said Henderson.

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| Fixture |
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| Sunday 8th November |
| One Day Int First Match |
| South Africa vs Zimbabwe |
| One Day Int Sixth Match |
| India vs Australia |
| Tour Match One Day Match |
| vs England |
| Monday 9th November |
| One Day Int Third Match |
| Pakistan vs New Zealand |
| Women's T20 Int First Women's Twenty20 International |
| West Indies Women vs England Women |
| Tuesday 10th November |
| One Day Int Second Match |
| South Africa vs Zimbabwe |
| Tour Match One Day Match |
| South Africa A vs England |
| Women's T20 Int Second Women's Twenty20 International |
| West Indies Women vs England Women |
| Wednesday 11th November |
| One Day Int Seventh Match |
| India vs Australia |
| Thursday 12th November |
| Int Twenty20 First Match |
| Pakistan vs New Zealand |
| Result |
|---|
| Saturday 7th November |
| Women's One Day International Series |
| West Indies Women vs England Women West Indies Women won by 1 wickets. |
| Friday 6th November |
| One Day International Series |
| Pakistan vs New Zealand New Zealand won by 64 runs. |
| Tour Match |
| Diamond Eagles vs England XI England won by 185 runs. |
| Women's One Day International Series |
| West Indies Women vs England Women England Women won by 13 runs. |
| Thursday 5th November |
| One Day International Series |
| Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Bangladesh won by 1 wickets. |
| India vs Australia Australia won by 3 runs. |
| Wednesday 4th November |
| Under 19 One Day International Series |
| Bangladesh Under 19 vs England Under 19 Bangladesh Under 19 won by 8 runs. |
| Women's One Day International Series |
| West Indies Women vs England Women West Indies Women won by 40 runs. |
| Tuesday 3rd November |
| One Day International Series |
| Pakistan vs New Zealand Pakistan won by 138 runs. |
| Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Bangladesh won by 6 wickets. |
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