The 28-year-old has been an integral part
of the team since he moved to Trent Bridge in 2005 from Northamptonshire and
Notts Director of Cricket Mick Newell believes he is now at the peak of his
career.
Said Newell: “I’m pleased to tie him up for
a long period. He’s been excellent for us ever since he joined and is probably
bowling the best he has in his career.
“He’s one of our key players in all forms
of the game with his bowling, batting and fielding and is a central character
in the dressing room.
“Hopefully he has got a big future with
England and is a central part of our plans for years to come.”
Swann has taken more than 100 first-class
wickets for Notts in his three seasons and produced many eye-catching
performances with bat and ball in the one-day arena, especially last summer.
It was enough for him to earn a recall to
the England side to tour Sri Lanka in the winter, and his all-round
performances were key to the 3-2 one-day series win.
He signed his new contract before heading
to New Zealand as part of the squad for the Test and One-Day International
Series, and said: “I’m delighted to be staying on.
“I’ve felt at home in the Notts dressing
room ever since I arrived and with the talent we have, we can win more
silverware.
“To lift the Championship trophy in my
first season was terrific but I also want more successes and believe that we
are a team capable of challenging on all fronts.”