Durham have announced that seamer Graham Onions has been awarded with a benefit year in 2015.
The 32-year-old joined Durham’s academy in 2001 and made his first class debut three years later, going on to establish himself as one of the best bowlers in the country.
Onions won the LV County Championship title on three occasions and last year took 70 wickets to help secure the league crown for a third time in six seasons.
“I am really proud to have been granted a benefit year and I’m looking forward to sharing it with all the members,” Onions said.
“I have enjoyed some amazing moments with Durham. From signing my first professional contract, to making my home debut and winning the Friends Provident Trophy at Lord’s, then the three championship medals and recently the Royal London One-Day Cup.
“Playing for Durham means the world to me and and I always feel lucky to be representing the club I love.”
Onions has taken 371 first class wickets with best figures of nine for 67 against Nottinghamshire in 2012.
Also dazzling on the international stage, Onions will be best remembered for playing a key role as England reclaimed the Ashes in 2009.
Onions took two wickets with the first two balls of the second day’s play at Edgbaston and his form was rewarded with a place on the tour to South Africa.
There Onions defied the hosts’ hostile bowling attack in all five of his innings and ensured that England secured a draw in the series.
Durham chief executive David Harker said: “Graham is a great example of what Durham is all about.
“I’m delighted supporters will have an opportunity to recognise his contribution to the club over the years.”
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