Sussex sign teenage spinner Smethurst to rookie deal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 17:32 · Archive

Left-arm spinner Alfie Smethurst has signed a one-year rookie contract with Sussex.

Left-arm spinner Alfie Smethurst, 19, has signed a one-year rookie contract with Sussex and will join the first-team squad for next season. He took 15 wickets in the final three matches of the Second XI Championship. Sussex head coach Matt Walker said he was 'thrilled' Smethurst had signed and 'extremely excited about his potential'.

Sussex sign teenage spinner Smethurst to rookie deal — Image: BBC Sussex

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Sussex hand deal to teenage spinner SmethurstSussex award a one-year rookie contract to spinner Alfie Smethurst, who will join the first-team squad for next season.BBC Sussex · 12 Oct, 17:16
Spinner Smethurst signs Sussex rookie dealTalented left-arm spinner Alfie Smethurst has signed a one-year rookie contract with Sussex.Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 15:00

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