Shafayat was England's 12th man for the first Ashes Test in July

Nottinghamshire batsman Bilal Shafayat has agreed a new one-year contract.

Shafayat, 25, scored 485 runs in 13 County Championship games last season, with his best innings of 69 coming in the draw with Hampshire in August.

Director of cricket Mick Newell said: "Bilal offers competition and he's our back-up wicket keeper so there's an important role for him in our squad.

"He had a disappointing season in 2009 and he's keen to contribute more. We need to see a bit more from him."

Newell added: "He's determined to show that his future lies at Trent Bridge."

Shafayat made his Championship debut six days before his 17th birthday in 2001 to become the county's youngest ever debutant in the competition.

He scored 72 against Middlesex and followed that up with 104 against Worcestershire in 2002, making him the youngest player to record a century for Notts.

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