George Garton signs multi-year contract extension with Sussex

The 24-year-old allrounder has enjoyed a landmark summer, taking 24 wickets and scoring 343 runs across the T20 Blast and County Championship as well as representing Southern Brave in The Hundred

George Garton has signed a multi-year contract extension with Sussex.

The 24-year-old allrounder, who came through the club’s pathway system, has enjoyed a landmark 2021, winning The Hundred with Southern Brave and helping Sussex reach T20 Blast Finals Day.

In this year’s Blast, Garton has taken 11 wickets with an economy of 7.25 and scored 96 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 165.51. In the semi-final against Kent, he took 2 for 24 and top-scored for Sussex with 41 runs.

With the red ball, he has taken 13 wickets and scored 247 runs in seven appearances.

In June, Garton was selected for England’s ODI squad to face Sri Lanka

Commenting on his contract extension, Garton said: "I’m delighted to have extended my contract with my boyhood club and am very excited for what the next few years will bring.

"I want to say a thank you to Sals [Ian Salisbury] and Kirts [James Kirtley]. They’ve been brilliant with me and the rest of the team over the last year and a bit in what’s been a challenging time. Also a big 'thank you' to Ash Wright as batting coach who has really helped progress and develop my game.”

Sussex’s Championship and One-Day coach, Ian Salisbury, said: "We’re very pleased that George has committed his future to Sussex. He’s a hugely exciting cricketer that contributes with bat and ball and in the field across all formats. Players like that are huge assets who are in high demand and it’s brilliant that Garts is staying with us at his boyhood club.

"Garts is at the age where he’s just coming into his prime and he’s showing real leadership in our dressing room. He’s a pleasure to work with as a coach and is a great example for our young players coming through."

T20 head coach, James Kirtley, added: "He is one of several players that we see as pillars of our side in the years to come. He adds great balance to any side and is one of the best fielders in the world. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with George and I look forward to working with him in the future and supporting him to help him achieve all his goals and fulfil his undoubted potential."