Sussex pin down Finch to new deal after breakthrough season

Finch, who has made 1,466 first-class runs for the club since making his debut in 2013, has penned a "multi-year" contract, Sussex announced on Tuesday

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Sussex youngster Harry Finch has signed a new contract with the south coast county.

Finch, who has made 1,466 first-class runs for the club since making his debut in 2013, has penned a "multi-year deal", Sussex announced on Tuesday.

The batsman, 23, has enjoyed a fine season with maiden centuries in the County Championship and Royal London One-Day Cup.

He follows captain Ben Brown and Tom Haines in signing extended terms with the club this week.

"I’m delighted to have committed myself to this great club for the next few seasons. It’s a fantastic place to play and develop your cricket," Finch said.

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"There’s a great feeling amongst the squad that we’re on the verge of doing something special, so it’s very exciting to be involved in that.

"I’m looking forward to helping win as many games as possible and push towards winning trophies again.”

Head coach Jason Gillespie said: "After the strides he’s taken with his batting this season, obviously we’re very pleased that Harry has signed a new deal with the club.

"He’s made some good runs in both the Championship and one-day competition this year and most encouragingly of all he’s really taken responsibility in some difficult situations. His game is going from strength to strength."