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Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara has signed a one-year contract extension at Essex until the end of the 2019 season. The 33-year-old, who last played for England in 2015, first represented the County Championship First Division side in 2002, and was a part of the winning team of 2017. The all-rounder is thrilled to have extended his stay at the Cloudfm County Ground until the end of 2019. “I’m glad to have signed a new one-year deal with Essex County Cricket Club,” said Bopara. “I’m excited for the upcoming season, which will be my 18th year with the club and at 33, I still have plenty of years left.” Essex head-coach Anthony McGrath emphasised on the importance of Bopara’s contract extension. “Ravi is an integral part of the and will have a big role to play for us next year.” Bopara has played 13 Tests, 120 ODI and 38 T20 games for England.

England allrounder Ravi Bopara has signed Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League . The 28-year-old Bopara who plays for Essex in English County , has not played a Test since 2012, though he is a part of England's limited-overs teams. He will join his fellow England batsman Michael Lumb for the Sixers. "I'm delighted to be joining the Sydney Sixers for the first half of the Big Bash," Bopara said. "The Sixers are famous throughout the cricketing world and I'm privileged to have the opportunity to represent them. "The team is full of absolutely fantastic talent and I'm looking forward to catching up and playing alongside them when we meet up next month." Bopara in his T20 career, has scored 2850 runs at a strike rate of 113.50, including one century as well as taking 88 wickets. The Sixers general manager, Dominic Remond, said: "Ravi fills a great role for us at the Sixers, as an allrounder with excellent strokeplay and medium-pac...

England 's Right-handed batsman Ravi Bopara has been recalled for the Champions Trophy 15-man squad. In addition, Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann are back to squad after their respective elbow surgeries. Geoff Miller, the national selector, said: " He's been given another opportunity because we know what's he capable of doing," he told Sky Sports News. "He's got all aspects to his game - the bowling has come on very well - batting-wise, we know what he can do and he's good in the field as well. But let's not talk about one person, this is a squad and it's about them all performing. " England squad : Alastair Cook (capt), James Anderson, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Jonny Bairstow, Ian Bell, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Graeme Swann, James Tredwell, Jonathan Trott, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, Eoin Morgan, Joe Root

Kevin Pietersen was left out of England's T20 squad for the World Twenty20 . The Nottinghamshire opener Michael Lumb and Sussex allrounder Luke Wright both are recalled in the 15-man squad. Ravi Bopara , secures a place to T20 squad. Geoff Miller , the national selector, said: " Stuart Broad has an important period coming up leading our T20 side and with a three match series followed closely by the ICC World T20 we feel a two week break from cricket is in the best interests of both Stuart and the team. " " Kevin Pietersen's future involvement is still being determined and he was therefore not considered for selection in either squad. " England World Twenty20 Squad : Stuart Broad (capt), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Jade Dernbach, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Alex Hales, Craig Kieswetter, Danny Briggs, Steven Finn, Eoin Morgan, Samit Patel, Michael Lumb, Graeme Swann, Luke Wright.

England All-rounder Ravi Bopara has been selected in the 13-man squad for the 1st Test against South Africa starting on Thursday at The Oval. Bopara will replace Jonny Bairstow. Geoff Miller , The National selector said, " He has worked hard to regain his place in the test squad following some injury concerns earlier in the season and is the only player included who is yet to play a test match this summer. " England Test Squad :  Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan,  Alastair Cook, Graham Onions, Steven Finn, Graeme Swann, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Jonathan Trott.

Injured batsman Jonathan Trott has been replaced by England's most exciting all-rounder Ravi Bopara in the third test against India. while off-spinner Graeme Swann have been announced fit for the match. England Third Test squad : Andrew Strauss (captain), Ravi Bopara, Jimmy Anderson, Tim Bresnan, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad, Eoin Morgan, Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen, Steven Finn, Graeme Swann, Matt Prior and Chris Tremlett.