BLACKBURN Northern have signed professional Ata-ur-Rehman for another season.

The Jennings Ribblesdale League side had said they weren't going to sign the Pakistan bastman after two seasons at the club.

However skipper Neil Weaver today confirmed: "We have signed Ata for another season. He is a quality player and we are delighted to have him back."

Under Ata, Northern have moved from the bottom of the table, to seventh last time out and are currently in joint fourth spot.