Finn handed England central contract (From Watford Observer)

Watford bowler Steve Finn handed England central contract

12:11pm Tuesday 13th September 2011 in Cricket By Simon Mail

Steve Finn has been handed another 12-month central contract with England.

The Middlesex fast bowler was awarded his first central contract a year ago by the England selectors. Finn has been rewarded with another deal despite not featuring regularly for the national side since the start of the Ashes.

The 22-year-old took one for 54 on his return to the side in England's one-day draw with India at Lord's on Sunday.

Finn is likely to feature over the next month after Stuart Broad was ruled out for six weeks with a torn shoulder muscle.

National selector Geoff Miller said: "Central contracts are designed to reward players who perform well consistently for England and all three have made significant contributions to the team’s recent success in retaining the Ashes in Australia and beating Sri Lanka and India at home."