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Moore signs new Pears deal

Worcestershire director of cricket Steven Rhodes has revealed that batsman Stephen Moore has signed a new three-year deal which will keep him at New Road until 2011.

The 28-year-old is the leading run-scorer in first-class cricket with over 1,000 runs.

"Stephen has really shown his true worth to the team this season and is undoubtedly one the leading batsmen in the country," said Rhodes.

"He and Daryl Mitchell are fast becoming one of the most reliable opening partnerships in the County Championship, and I am pleased we will see this partnership develop over the next few years.

"I know that Stephen has aspirations to play for England and it is well known how committed we are to developing players for England.

"It is testament to the club that he has chosen to pursue those aspirations with us when so many counties were after his signature."

Moore added: "I am really pleased to continue my career with Worcestershire. I am looking forward to taking the field with the current squad of talented players and competing for trophies and championships in the future.

"By doing this, I hope that myself and other members of the squad can push for further honours with England."

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