Sussex confirm Harry Finch and Luke Wells exits

The pair have not been offered new deals beyond the 2020 campaign, with the Hove club wishing the pair the best for the future

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Harry Finch and Luke Wells will leave Sussex at the end of the season.

Neither player has been offered a new contract beyond the current campaign.

Finch, who made his Sussex debut in 2013, has played 53 first-class matches as well as 35 List A contests and 24 T20s.

He endured a tough 2020 campaign, averaging just 25.90 in the Bob Willis Trophy and 12.33 in the Blast.

"Harry is obviously disappointed to not be offered a new deal," said outgoing coach Jason Gillespie. "He is fantastic around the group, he is a conscientious trainer and he is a very good fielder.

"Ultimately though, Harry’s in the squad to bat and probably didn’t quite get the runs that he would have liked."

Wells has played a central role in Sussex's red-ball fortunes since his debut in 2010, playing 141 first-class matches for the Hove club.

He also featured in 26 List A games and five T20s. However, the 29-year-old has been unused in 2020.

"We gave some opportunities to some other players in the Bob Willis Trophy which Luke was obviously disappointed about, and it’s been a tough year for a lot of players," added Gillespie.

"Luke falls into that category, there’s no doubt about that. Unfortunately, there’s just not a spot in the squad for him moving forwards.

"We genuinely wish Luke all the very best in everything he does in the future – both on and off the field."

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