Sussex have signed experienced right-arm seamer Mitch Claydon for next season.

The 36-year-old will join the club from Kent at the end of the current campaign.

Sussex head coach Jason Gillespie said: “Mitch’s signing fits in well with our strategy. We have been looking to secure an experienced seamer for the short term to add depth to our bowling stocks and Mitch fits the bill perfectly.

“We are delighted that he has agreed to join us. His experience and knowledge will be valuable in our dressing room.

“He is an important part of our plan for our seam bowling department. We are also seeking a younger, more long-term signing to complement our current bowling stocks.”

Mitch added: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Sussex at the end of the year.

"It’s always a place I’ve enjoyed playing cricket over my career and I’m looking forward to calling it home."

Claydon has a proven track record of success in county cricket, taking 545 wickets across all formats during spells with Yorkshire, Durham and Kent.

He was part of the Durham sides that won the County Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2013 and featured for Kent as they won promotion from division two in 2018.