Nottinghamshire all-rounder Samit Patel has signed a new three-year deal. Patel is now contracted to the county to the end of the 2009 season and the 21-year-old insists he does not want to play anywhere else.
"This year has been a good one for me personally and it's been great to play regular first-team cricket," he said.
"I feel I've begun to take important steps forward with my performances. Trent Bridge is the only place I want to be for my whole career."
Patel, who made his debut for Nottinghamshire second XI aged 14 in 1999, has become a regular member of the squad this season.
He recently scored his maiden Championship century against Middlesex at Lord's, hitting eight sixes in his 156, and also played a key role in the team's run to the Twenty20 Cup final.
"Samit has established himself in the team in all competitions and that's down to all the hard work he's put in," said director of cricket Mick Newell.
"He's a far better player now than 12 months ago and it's great to see a local lad in the side.
"He has the potential to play at a higher level but knows he will need to continue to progress with us to do that."
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