England paceman Jofra Archer signs new Sussex contract
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 16:32 · Archive
Jofra Archer has signed a one-year contract extension with Sussex, extending his stay at Hove to 12 seasons. The 31-year-old England paceman has taken 223 first-class wickets for the county since his 2016 debut.
Archer missed four years of red-ball cricket following numerous injuries before returning for Sussex in June 2025. He then played his first Test since 2021 when named in the England team to face India in July 2025. He was selected for the 2025-2026 Ashes tour to Australia, taking nine wickets before picking up a side-strain in the third Test in Adelaide. He recovered to take 23 wickets in five Test matches against New Zealand and Pakistan this summer.
'I have always felt at home at Sussex since making my first-class debut in 2016, and it was an easy decision to stay here for a further year,' Archer told the club website. Incoming Sussex head coach Matt Walker added that Archer is 'a world-class fast bowler who brings something truly special' to the club and that retaining him is 'hugely important' to building a successful team across all formats.
How it is being reported
- England bowler Archer signs new Sussex dealEngland paceman Jofra Archer signs a one-year contract extension with Sussex.BBC Sussex · 16 Oct, 16:14
- England pace ace Archer signs new Sussex dealJofra Archer has signed a one-year contract extension with Sussex.Chichester Observer · 16 Oct, 15:49
In this story: Jofra Archer · Sussex · England · Hove · Matt Walker
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