Captain Darren Gough included himself in Yorkshire's side for his last home appearance before retiring at the end of the season, while Somerset brought back Gough's former England fast-bowling colleague Andy Caddick - recently given a new one-year contract.

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The 22-year-old Ross, whose progress has been hampered by injury, made only 18 appearances this season for Dunfermline but has been given a new one-year contract.

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Abbott has also revealed that he has given his out-of-contract players one month to accept a new deal with the club.

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