Essex all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a one-year extension to his contract which will keep him with the county until the end of 2011.
The 28-year-old was instrumental in Essex's successful 2008 season which saw them win the Friends Provident Trophy and Pro40 Division Two title.
The South African-born Netherlands international was named Associate Player of the Year at the ICC awards.
Ten Doeschate is due to return to Essex from Cape Town in February.
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