Ari Karvelas signs a contract extension at Sussex

The 29-year-old Greece international has penned fresh terms having impressed head coach Paul Farbrace with his effort and attitude

Ari Karvelas, the young South African fast bowler, has signed a contract extension at Sussex.

He moved to Hove in 2022 and made his debut at Lord's against Middlesex, impressing with 57 with the bat and 2 for 72 with the ball.

Karvelas finished as the club's top wicket-taker in the Royal London Cup in 2022 with 20 wickets and an economy of 5.40.

His most memorable performance was against Leicestershire when he took 4 for 21 in a game that Sussex won by eight wickets. Now locked in at the club, fans will be hoping for similar performances as their rank of fast bowlers continues to grow.

Karvelas, who has not featured in 2023, played two County Championship matches last summer  (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Following a recent injury he returned for the club's second XI against Hampshire, taking four wickets. 

On committing to the club, Karvelas said: "It's a really exciting time for me to be at Sussex and be a part of the team we have as well as playing the brand of cricket we play which is all aimed at winning."

Head coach Paul Farbrace added: "Ari has impressed me in my short time at the club and I love his attitude. 

"He looks like a bowler who can take wickets in all conditions and I am delighted he has committed to another two years here at Hove."

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