Onions, who returned to action having missed the 2010 season due to injury quickly made his mark back in the team taking fifty first class wickets which in turn ,earned him the accolade of Durham CCC Bowler of the Year, has decided to commit to his home county for at least another four years.
Ruel Brathwaite, who joined Durham this year on a one year contract, has signed a two year extension having made six Championship appearances this year, claiming 22 victims, including two five wicket hauls.
On his new contract Graham Onions said, “After missing last season due to injury I am delighted with the way this season has gone. I have had an amazing amount of support from my team mates and the backroom staff at Durham.
“I am really pleased to sign a new contract with the club I love and look forward to winning trophies in the years to come.”
Ruel Brathwaite commented, “I have really enjoyed my first season at Durham – it has been a great environment for me to be in and I’m committed to continuing to develop so I can be competing for a regular first team place in 2012.”
Durham CCC Head Coach, Geoff Cook, added, “It’s been great to watch Graham getting back to his best. He has contributed massively to the team taking fifty wickets in just 11 Championship appearances which demonstrates just how determined he is to deliver the standard of bowling that has seen him excel on the county circuit and on the world stage.
“Ruel has been a great addition to the squad and continues to impress me with his eagerness to keep moving forward to progress his game.”