I've matured says Sussex new boy Monty (From The Argus)

I've matured says Sussex new boy Monty

4:25pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010 in

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Monty Panesar believes he has matured as a cricketer and that Sussex will feel the benefit this season.

The 26-year-old was introduced to the media at Hove today after signing a three-year contract last November.

Panesar is training with his new team-mates after spending the winter playing as Highveld Lions' overseas player in South Africa's first-class competition.

And he insists his experiences with Lions can only help him at his new county.

He said: "I wanted to take more responsibility for my development and going to South Africa was part of that, I feel I have become a more mature cricketer.

"I had to get used to a different team culture with the Lions and that is going to help now I've come to Sussex, getting to know the guys and developing new relations in the team."

Full interview with Monty Panesar in tomorrow's Argus