Jofra Archer has set his sights high after securing a contract extension at Sussex.
The 21-year-old seamer has signed a two-year extension, taking him through until the end of the 2019 season, after first putting pen to paper on a professional deal as recently as August.
Archer wants to take 70 wickets next season, but recognises that means first remaining a regular in the team.
He said: “I’m really happy to extend my contract. I can develop without any pressure and the aim is to continue to build on what I did last season.
“Last season was really pleasing because I thought all my opportunities had left me due to my previous injuries, so I was really grateful to be presented with this one at Sussex.
“My aim for next season is to take 70 wickets across all three formats.
“If I can cement my place in the team then I think that can be a reality.”
The former West Indies under-19 bowler enjoyed a fine breakthrough season in 2016 and was named Sussex young player of the year.
He made his first-class debut against the touring Pakistan side in July, taking match figures of 5-73, and quickly went on to make his bow in all three competitive formats.
Archer took 5-42 against Somerset in front of the Sky cameras in the Royal London One-Day Cup at Taunton and had best Championship figures of 4-31 against Leicestershire at Grace Road.
He also showed promise with the bat, hitting 73 against Essex at Colchester, sharing a partnership of 140 with Chris Jordan.
Those performances helped make him a prized asset at Hove and the county have moved quickly to protect their position.
Head coach Mark Davis said: “I am delighted that Jofra has committed to a three-year contract with Sussex.
“He is a young player with immense talent with both bat and ball and has emerged as a very important cricketer for Sussex.
“He is still a young man learning his trade but the signs are clearly there that he will be an integral part of our future success.”
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