Jason Gillespie says he is “jumping for joy” over the prospect of Rashid Khan returning to Sussex.

The Afghanistan star has agreed a deal for the first half of next year’s Vitality Blast.

Subject to international clearance, the leg-spinner will play for Sharks until the start of next year’s Caribbean Premier League.

Gillespie, who also coaches Rashid in the Big Bash for Adelaide Strikers, was key to bringing him to Hove.

The Sharks head coach said: “I’m absolutely delighted. I can’t speak highly enough of the young man, his performances and how he fitted into our dressing room. He was brilliant for Sussex.

“I’m jumping for joy at the prospect of having Rashid back for us next year.”

The Argus recently revealed Rashid had told T20 skipper Luke Wright he wanted to return.

Rashid said today: “I’m so happy and pleased to be back with Sussex in the 2019 T20 Blast.

“I had the best time this year; my team-mates, the coaching staff and the management staff were amazing.

“I really enjoyed my stay and can’t wait to come again and play for Sussex next year.

“I was really pleased to see the team qualify for the quarter finals and then to the Finals Day. I wish them the very best of luck. I hope they do well and win the title for Sussex. Come on Sharks!”