Essex one-day captain Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a new two-year contract with the county.
The 34-year-old all-rounder will now remain with the Chelmsford side until the end of the 2016 season.
The Netherlands international led the team to the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast and the Royal London One-Day Cup last season.
"He is still a key player for us in all formats, and his captaincy of the one-day team last season was excellent," Essex head coach Paul Grayson told BBC Sport.
"Ryan has been a fantastic servant for Essex, and we are very pleased he has decided to extend his time here."
Ten Doeschate joined Essex in 2003.
