Jofra Archer signs Sussex contract extension

The fast bowler hasn't played a competitive game of cricket since July 2021

Jofra Archer has signed a one-year contract extension with Sussex, which will keep him at Hove until at least the end of the 2023 season.

The 27-year-old fast bowler hasn't played a competitive game of cricket since July 2021, with a series of injuries plaguing his career.

Archer, who made his debut for Sussex in 2016, has made 79 appearances in all formats for the club, picking up 199 wickets.

He is also a three-format England international, memorably playing a starring role in their 2019 Cricket World Cup victory.

^{Jofra Archer trained with England in the Caribbean earlier this year [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]}

Commenting on his contract extension, Archer said: "It's been a difficult few months not being able to represent Sussex when the plan had been to return to the Sharks team after my elbow injury, so I am really happy to extend my contact and hope to be able to contribute to more Sussex victories in the future."

Head coach, Ian Salisbury, added: "It's great news that Jof has signed an extension, he is Sussex through and through and everyone loves having him here.

"He is already a legend at this club, so it is massively important to have someone of his stature around the place.

"Jof has achieved so much in world and international cricket since he made his debut with us in 2016, we love having him around the place, even when he is not playing, he is such a massive character and an extremely important member of our squad."