Original sentence: In July, 2008, Langer decided to extend his contract with Somerset for a further year, and on July 23, 2009 playing his 615th innings, he surpassed Don Bradman as the leading Australian first-class run scorer when he scored his 86th century against Worcestershire.Shortly after though, he replaced Michael Slater as an opening batsman for the final 2001 Ashes series Test at the Oval where he celebrated his return with a century
Edited sentence: In July 2008, Langer decided to extend his contract with Somerset for a further year, and on July 23 2009, playing his 615th innings, he surpassed Don Bradman as the leading Australian first-class run scorer when he scored his 86th century against Worcestershire.Shortly after though, he replaced Michael Slater as an opening batsman for the final 2001 Ashes series Test at The Oval where he celebrated his return with a century