Peng signs for Glamorgan

Nicky Peng will be joining Glamorgan for the start of the 2006 season, after turning down the offer of an extended contract at his native county, Durham.

Peng is a product of the Durham Academy and signed as a professional in 2001. However, a loss of form in the latter half of the season has meant that he struggled to regain his first-team place.

"Although we are disappointed that Nicky is leaving we understand his reasons for doing so," said Martyn Moxon, Durham's head coach. "We are fortunate that we have a number of young batsmen who are emerging from our development squad, which will mean even greater competition for places in 2006. We would like to wish Nicky every success at this important time in his career."

On his move, Peng said: "This was a very difficult decision to make. I am very grateful to Durham for giving me the opportunity to play first-class cricket. However, at this point I feel that I needed a new challenge and to give myself the best opportunity to play regular first-team cricket."