Wells signs new Sussex deal (From The Argus)

Wells signs new Sussex deal

3:19pm Tuesday 20th September 2011 in Cricket News

Sussex batsman Luke Wells has signed an extension to his current contract which keep him at The PROBIZ County Ground until at least the end of the 2014 season.

The 20 year-old made his first-class debut for Sussex in the final game of the 2010 campaign and has been a key member in the County’s line-up in Division One this summer.

Wells made 824 first-class runs in the 2011 season including three centuries, with a best of 174 during the match against Yorkshire at Hove.

Wels said: “I’m absolutely chuffed to have extended my contract and am very grateful to the coaches for backing me.

“It’s exciting to know that I’ve got another three years at the club I’ve been raised at and I am keen to press on and become an integral part of the team in all formats”.

Sussex cricket manager Mark Robinson said, “Luke impressed everyone this year, not only with the volume of runs he scored in the first half of the year, but his hunger and work rate, and maturity at the crease. I am sure he will have an outstanding future in the game."