Sussex sign New Zealand batsman Bruce for T20 Blast

The 26-year-old will be available for all 14 of the county's South Group matches, as well as the knockout stages should the Sharks progress

^{Tom Bruce has signed for Sussex}

Sussex have signed New Zealand international batsman Tom Bruce for their Vitality Blast campaign.

The 26-year-old will be available for all 14 of the county's South Group matches, as well as the knockout stages should the Sharks progress.

Bruce has scored 958 runs in T20 cricket over the course of his career at an average of 28.17, with an impressive strike rate of 150.39. 

Sussex head coach Jason Gillespie said: “The injury to Stiaan van Zyl forced us to reassess our squad for the Vitality Blast and we’ve decided that we need to bring in a quality overseas batsman for the duration of the tournament.

“Tom has experience on the biggest stage with New Zealand and is exactly the type of dynamic middle order stroke maker we’re looking for.

“To have him available for the entirety of the competition will offer us continuity, which is very important in tournament cricket.

“We can’t wait to welcome Tom in to the dressing room, where I’m sure he’s going to fit in really well.

“He’ll be looking forward to showing everyone how good a player he is and I know Sussex supporters are going to really enjoy watching him play.”

Bruce added: “I’m very excited to have signed with Sussex Sharks for the entire Vitality Blast. It’s a great opportunity at a great county and I’m excited to meet the team staff and prepare for the upcoming campaign.”

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