Hampshire all-rounder Alex Morris, belayed any further speculation to his future by signing a new two year contract.

Morris (25) was a prominent member of Hampshire's 2001 promotion winning squad, taking 51 wickets (28.00) and scoring 423 vital runs. Morris saved the day down the order on numerous occasions when the middle order batting had faltered. He played in just five limited overs matches in 2001, the four Benson & Hedges and one Cheltenham and Gloucester trophy game. With his tendency towards shin problems the coaches felt it was better to save him for the 4-day cricket.

Tim Tremlett, Hampshire's Director of Cricket was delighted that Alex had committed his immediate future with the club, "This likable Yorkshire born cricketer, is a popular member of the squad, and he has proved to one of our top all-round cricketers."

Zac Morris, who joined Hampshire at the same time as his elder brother was not retained after the 2001 season.

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