LANCASHIRE Cricket Club chief executive Jim Cumbes has agreed to remain in the position on an extended basis after he reaches official retirement age in May 2009.

Cumbes said: “Initially, the offer from Committee asking me to stay took me by surprise, but after some consideration I was delighted to accept.

“The club is moving into exciting times, following the complete change of structure in the committee and the executive, not to mention the redevelopment of the stadium.

"Having been involved with this from the start, it made the decision to stay on very easy.”