Chris Wright to Join Sussex Cricket

Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of Chris Wright from Leicestershire, from the start of the 2024 season on a two-year contract.

The experienced right-arm bowler has played 196 first-class matches taking 567 wickets at an average 32.30 with best innings figures of 7-53.

Wright has taken over 500 first-class wickets and will be available for Sussex in the County Championship.

In 10 innings in the County Championship this season he has chipped in with vital runs with the bat, averaging 56.8 and a high score of 66 not-out at Headingly.

He also then went on to make 40 in the second, scoring the winning runs in what was a historical victory for Leicestershire.

Speaking on his signature, Sussex Head Coach, Paul Farbrace said: “I'm delighted that Chris has committed the next two seasons to joining our project at Hove. He is a vastly experienced cricketer who will bring skill, experience and a huge passion for the game. 

Chris is someone I have admired for a long time, and his quality with the ball will be fantastic for our developing team, and will help us to win matches." 

Commenting on the move to Sussex, Chris Wright added: “I am delighted to be joining Sussex for the 2024 season and beyond. I have long admired the club and am looking forward to contributing to its future success.

Speaking to Paul Farbrace and having played against the team a number of times I am excited to be joining such a talented and ambitious group. Hopefully, I will take lots of wickets and provide some valuable experience to the team."