Ramnaresh Sarwan extends Leicestershire contract
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West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has signed a two-year contract with Leicestershire which keeps him at Grace Road until the end of the 2014 season.
The 32-year-old has already scored 608 championship runs in his first season at Grace Road, at an average of 43.42.
Chief executive Mike Siddall said: "We are delighted - 'Ronnie' has created a tremendous impression.
"He's a fantastic player and his influence on our younger players has been excellent."
Meanwhile Josh Cobb has taken over as one-day captain from Matthew Hoggard.
Hoggard led the team to the FL t20 title last season but has decided to concentrate on four-day cricket.
Siddall said: "Having seen how well Josh captained the side against Australia and the West Indies, Matthew Hoggard expressed a desire to hand over the one-day captaincy.
"With the group stages of the Friends Life t20 competition now finished, Matthew feels that the time is right for that change."
