Bowler Bradley Currie signs contract extension with Sussex

Currie joined the club on a short-term deal in 2022, picking up 15 first-class wickets in four appearances and 12 List A wickets in eight outings

Bradley Currie has signed a contract extension with Sussex.

The 24-year-old left-armer joined the club on a short-term deal in 2022 to bolster the bowling attack during an injury crisis and impressed on debut, taking 6 for 93 against Middlesex in the County Championship.

He went on to make four first-class appearances last season, taking 15 wickets at 26.40, and also featured in eight List A matches, taking 12 wickets. In the latter competition, only Ari Karvelas and Delray Rawlins picked up more wickets among Sussex players while he was also his side's most economical bowler.

^{Currie picked up 12 List A wickets and 15 first-class wickets in 2022 [Steve Bardens/Getty Images]}

Commenting on signing for Sussex, Currie said: "I absolutely loved my time here last year and I'm very excited for this opportunity and season ahead.

"I'm hoping I can contribute to a very successful season with Sussex in all formats of the game.

"It also goes without saying that I am very excited to play with our overseas players this year. Let the outdoor pre-season training begin!"

Bowling coach, James Kirtley, added: "It is great news that Bradley has signed his extension. He is an incredibly skilled bowler who moves the ball laterally, as we saw at Lord's last year.

"Equally, he can be very effective bowling over and around the wicket, so it's going to be great to see his progression at Sussex."