Sussex tie Henry Crocombe to two-year contract extension at Hove

Crocombe, 21, has enjoyed a breakthrough two years with the south coast club, having progressed through the Sussex academy pathway

Sussex fast-bowling prospect Henry Crocombe has signed a contract extension at Hove.

Crocombe, 21, has enjoyed a breakthrough two years with the south coast club, having progressed through the Sussex academy pathway.

He has been rewarded for his encouraging performances with a new deal at the County Ground, which will see him through until the end of the 2025 county summer.

^{Henry Crocombe has signed a contract extension at Hove [Getty Images]}

"Henry has really kicked on this year and is developing into an excellent bowler," head coach Paul Farbrace said.

"He has learnt a lot about himself this season and we are really excited by the potential he has, and how he's turning that potential into performance.

"We are all really pleased he has chosen to commit the next couple of seasons to our exciting onfield project at Sussex."

HENRY CROCOMBE: CAREER STATS

First-class: 27 matches, 52 wickets (ave 42.36)

List A: 11 matches, 12 wickets (ave 40.75)

T20: 17 matches, 14 wickets (eco 10.79)

Crocombe's contract is the second such announcement in two days from Sussex, who on Wednesday (July 5) confirmed Jack Carson has signed a three-year extension.

The pair will be important in Sussex's all-format attack in 2024, which will also be bolstered by the arrivals of Chris Wright from Leicestershire and Danny Lamb from Lancashire.

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