Davies commits to Surrey

Wicket-keeper Steven Davies has committed his future to Surrey by signing a new three-year contract.

Wicketkeeper agrees fresh terms at the Oval

Surrey wicketkeeper Steven Davies has signed a new three-year contract with the county. The 26-year-old as been a regular in all forms since joining from Worcestershire ahead of the 2010 campaign and has topped the 1,000 run barrier in both seasons. Davies is one of many keepers aiming to dethrone Matt Prior from the England Test team and he is competing with Prior and Craig Kieswetter for a one-day berth. Davies said: "I am delighted to be staying with Surrey and I am really looking forward to building on the success this great club has enjoyed over the years. "I feel very privileged to be part of such a talented team and I am excited about realising my ambitions for both club and country." Surrey team director Chris Adams added: "Steven is such an important player and person for the team. "As a wicketkeeper who performs vital batting roles in all forms of the game, his stock is high so to secure him for a further three seasons is great news for the club. "With his ambition firmly set on team success, allied with that of an international career, Surrey are primed to see the very best of Steve in the coming seasons."