PAUL Collingwood has agreed to extend his playing career after signing a new deal for the 2017 season with Durham.
However, Mark Stoneman is leaving the Riverside after agreeing a two-year deal with Surrey.
Collingwood, the former England all-rounder, 40, will see his playing career go enter into 22nd year.
He said: "I am so proud to still be playing for my home County who have given me the perfect environment to fulfil all of my cricketing dreams.
"I feel that I can continue to contribute to the team and I really want to help develop the next generation of Durham cricketers.
"I know that this club still has so much to offer English cricket and I continue to be excited by the young talent coming through the ranks.’’
Stoneman indicated leaving Durham would enhance his international chances, admitting: "The desire to play for England is as strong as it has ever been.
"I feel now is the right time to accept a new challenge in an environment which will hopefully see me fulfil the dream of playing for England."
Their Director of Cricket Alec Stewart added: “I am very pleased Mark has signed for Surrey as I was aware a number of other counties were chasing him too. He is exactly the type of character and player I feel will add strength and depth to our squad.
“Our Head Coach Michael Di Venuto knows Mark very well from his own playing days at Durham and that was a major factor in Mark choosing the Kia Oval.”
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