Ollie Robinson's dream start to life at Sussex has been recognised after the seamer was shortlisted for the LV= Breakthrough Player award.

Robinson has been selected by an expert panel along with Jack Leaning (Yorkshire), Craig Miles (Gloucestershire), Tom Curran (Surrey), Luke Wood (Nottinghamshire) and Alex Davies (Lancashire) for the award previously won by England star Joe Root.

The 21-year-old has taken 26 Championship wickets since signing a short-term deal in April and also made a century on his first class debut at Durham.

David Parsons, ECB performance director, said: “These six players have all made a positive impression in the LV= County Championship this season, and shown that they may have the potential to play at a higher level – as well as making a significant contribution for their counties.

"Watching the emergence and development of these players is one of the features of the Championship, and it is good that they are recognised with nomination for the LV= Breakthrough Player Award.”

The shortlist was selected by an expert panel which included England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Performance Director David Parsons, former England player and LV= ambassador Mark Butcher, as well as former Australian bowler and Yorkshire coach, Jason Gillespie - who sacked Robinson for "unprofessional actions" during his time at Headingley.

In August, the panel will then select two wildcard picks to be added to the shortlist, giving any players who hit a good run of form a chance of winning the award. The 2015 LV=CC Breakthrough Player will be decided by the public, who can vote for their winner at www.LV.com/cricket.