Sussex sign Mitchell Claydon for 2020 season

The 36-year-old moves to Hove at the end of the season after five years at Kent

Mitchell Claydon will join Sussex from Kent at the end of the campaign ahead of the 2020 season.

The 36-year-old's second spell at Canterbury comes to an end after five years. He has taken 173 first-class wickets during that period at an average of 32.43.

Claydon has also represented Durham and Yorkshire during his career, which began back in 2005.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Sussex at the end of the year," he said. "It’s always a place I’ve enjoyed playing cricket over my career and I’m looking forward to calling it home.

“After playing with Dizzy in my first year in England and spending time with him when he was with Kent, I’m really excited to be playing under him again. 

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“I still feel as though I have plenty to offer and look forward to hopefully putting in some match-winning performances for Sussex. I wish the guys the best of luck for the rest of this season."

In four County Championship matches in 2019 for Kent, Claydon has taken 19 wickets at 21.36.

Kent face Nottinghamshire - starting on Tuesday - Yorkshire and Hampshire in their final three Division One matches of the term.

Sussex head coach Jason Gillespie added: “Mitch’s signing fits in well with our strategy. We have been looking to secure an experienced seamer for the short term to add depth to our bowling stocks and Mitch fits the bill perfectly.

“He is an important part of our plan for our seam bowling department. We are also seeking a younger, more long-term signing to complement our current bowling stocks.”

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