Ravi Bopara signs new Essex deal

Ravi Bopara has signed a new one-year deal with Essex.

The 28-year-old, who has been in good form with the bat for both his country and England, said that his aim is to win a domestic trophy in 2014.

"I am delighted to have signed a new contract with the club for a further year," PA quotes him as saying.

"I was pleased with how my season went in 2013 both domestically and internationally for Essex and England, respectively.

"I am now looking to continue this form into the new season with Essex where we can hopefully win some silverware."

Bopara, who has made over 8,000 runs in first-class cricket since emerging with Essex in 2002, is part of the one-day squad for the upcoming series in Australia.