Sussex tie Jofra Archer to new contract: "It still feels special to pull on the shirt"

The deal will keep the England international seamer at the Hove club until at least the end of the 2022 season

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Jofra Archer has signed a two-year contract extension with Sussex.

The deal will keep the England international seamer at the Hove club until at least the end of the 2022 season.

Archer, who also holds an England central contract, said: “Sussex gave me my opportunity right at the beginning of my career, so I am very happy to commit long term to the club.

"I really do enjoy playing with everyone here at Sussex and it was really nice to come back down last year to play a few games with the lads.

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"It’s the same club that I left it as and it’s nice to know nothing has changed. Sometimes people sit in my space in the dressing room now, but that’s fine!

"It most definitely still feels special to pull on the Sussex shirt."

"I’m really looking forward to having him play for us when his England commitments allows," Sussex head coach Jason Gillespie said. "He loves playing for Sussex – he’s like a kid in a candy store!

"We all love having him around, and seeing his improvements as a player has been great. Hopefully we can play a role in helping him continue to get better."