Azhar Mahmood says Kent can 'achieve great things' in the next two years after agreeing to a contract extension with the club.

Kent's Player of the Year was offered a new two-year deal to stay at the St Lawrence Ground after a season that saw him top the list of Kent's run-scorers in the Friends Life t20 with 485 runs at an average of 40.41, which included a thrilling unbeaten 106 in just 57 balls against Gloucestershire at Beckenham.

The 36-year-old former Pakistan all-rounder (pictured), who joined Kent from Surrey in 2007, was also top wicket-taker in the Clydesdale Bank 40 with 18 scalps, while he scored 521 runs at an average of 52.1 in 13 innings playing in the LV= County Championship.

Mahmood said: "I am so pleased to have agreed the extended contract. I am really looking forward to the next two years.

"Whilst it has taken a while to conclude my contract I have never had anywhere other than Kent in my thoughts.

"It is a special club and I truly believe we can achieve great things in the coming years."

Kent Chairman of Cricket, Graham Johnson, said: "We are delighted to have re-signed Azhar. He made a fantastic contribution in 2011.

"Azhar has a wealth of experience in the game and is always keen to share it. This is something that we value very highly, and he has an important role to play in the development of our younger bowlers."

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