Salt signs Sussex contract extension

Phil Salt signed a new two-year contract extension with Sussex Cricket earlier today.
Phil Salt has signed a contract extension at SussexPhil Salt has signed a contract extension at Sussex
Phil Salt has signed a contract extension at Sussex

The 21-year-old Sussex Academy graduate made his maiden first-class half-century in the summer, scoring 72 during the County Championship Division 2 win over Durham last month.

Salt has chalked up seven first-class appearances, as well as featuring 18 times in limited over matches in his Sussex career so far.

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Born in North Wales, Salt spent part of his childhood Barbados where he played alongside Jofra Archer.

Reacting to committing his future to Sussex, Salt said: "I’m thrilled to sign and be a part of a young Sussex squad who can work towards winning silverware in the future."

Sussex director of cricket, Keith Greenfield, is delighted to see Salt agree a contract extension.

He said: "I’m really pleased Phil has committed himself to the club and that we can continue to develop his exciting talent into a consistent match winner."