Luke Wright commits to Sussex for next four years

Sussex County Cricket Club are delighted to announce that Luke Wright has signed a three-year extension to his contract at The BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground, which will see him remain at Hove until at least the end of the 2018 season.
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Luke Wright

The 29 year-old, who has been awarded a Benefit Year by Sussex in 2015, has been at Hove for a decade now and whilst making his name both at home and abroad as a devastating one-day player, the hard-hitting batsman enjoyed a superb 2014 season across all formats.

Wright struck 933 runs in the LV=County Championship at an average of 51.83, and his highest score of 189 came in the record Sussex sixth-wicket partnership of 335 which he shared with Ben Brown against Durham.

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His 601 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast included the breathtaking 153 not out from 66 balls against Essex, to lead the Sharks to a world-record run chase, and he also averaged nearly 50 in the Royal London One-Day Cup, smashing 127 from 115 balls against Glamorgan.

Wright said of his contract extension at Hove, “I’m delighted to have signed for the next four years at Sussex. I absolutely love this club.

“I was really proud of my performance last year but it is only really satisfying when that contributes to winning trophies. I truly believe we will over the next four years.”

Sussex’s Professional Cricket Manager Mark Robinson said, “Luke has been in outstanding form for a period of time now. He has long been seen as one of the leading one-day and T20 players in the world but he has really come into his own in red-ball cricket in recent times as he matures into a more complete player.

“So for him to commit himself for the next four years is great news for all concerned as we look forward to next season.”

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