Somerset all-rounder Peter Trego signs contract extension

Somerset all-rounder Peter Trego has signed a contract extension that will see him remain at Taunton until at least the end of the 2016 season.

Trego made his first class debut for Somerset in 2000 and has gone on to become a key performer for the county.

The 33-year-old has scored 7224 first-class runs at an average of 32.98 with 11 centuries, including his career best of 140 against West Indies A in 2002, while also picking up 339 wickets at 35.55.

In domestic one-day matches, Trego has notched up 3329 runs and has taken 146 wickets, while in T20 cricket he has scored 2849 runs and claimed 75 wickets.

"I am absolutely delighted and with the way that I have been playing, I think my consistency is improving year in, year out," Trego told Somerset’s official website.

"I train hard in the gym and I am feeling really fit and strong. Actually, I feel that at 33 years of age I haven’t hit my straps yet and I’m really excited for the next few years.

"I'm delighted that my skills will be on show with Somerset at the County Ground in Taunton."

Somerset director of cricket Matt Maynard was delighted to retain the services of such an influential player.

"Over the years Pete Trego has played a key role in the team at Somerset in all forms of the game and I am delighted that he has signed an extension to his contract," he said.

"I have seen Pete in action on a number of occasions both as a player and as an opposition coach so I know that he is a real team man and fiercely competitive. Now I look forward to having him on my side!"

Trego has been awarded a benefit by Somerset in 2015.