Sussex have announced that club stalwart Chris Nash has extended his stay at the BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground for a further three seasons.
The 32-year-old, who has developed into a crucial performer at the top of the order in all three formats for the south coast club, has signed a contract extension to his current deal to remain at the club until the end of 2018.
It continues a long association with Sussex for Nash, who made his debut for the club in 2002 and has gone on to play over 150 first-class matches and 228 limited-overs matches for the Sharks.
Consistent performances led to his appointment as vice-captain of the club, and a purple patch in 2011 saw him called up for the England Lions before he was named in the PCA Team of the Year the following year.
He has amassed over 9,500 runs at an average of over 38 during his four-day career, marking him out as a reliable performer on the county game and he looks set to see out his career with his boyhood side.
CONTRACT NEWS: @chrisnash23 has signed a new three-year extension to his contract at Hove https://t.co/2R3A9O40L8 pic.twitter.com/eC2INIvxXd
— Sussex CCC (@SussexCCC) February 27, 2016
He said: “It’s a really exciting time to commit my future to the club. It is nice to know that I’m going to be here at least until I’m 35. This is my home club, I’ve played here since the age of seven and to commit now is a great thing for me.
“It’s an exciting time with Luke Wright taking over as captain. I’m looking forward to playing under him and hopefully over the next three years I can really hit my best form.
“My aim is to score heavily in all forms and to win trophies. I still dream of playing for my country, and this, alongside winning trophies for Sussex, is what drives me to keep improving.”
Sussex head coach Mark Davis added: He is an integral part of the squad in all forms of the game and has a significant role to play in the coming years.
“Aside from his immense ability, he is a senior player at the club and his influence and leadership in the dressing room is vital to our future success.”
Great 5 weeks training with @GK_CA @Gary_Kirsten out here in Cape Town. Sad to leave but raring to go for the 2016 season @SussexCCC
— Chris Nash (@chrisnash23) February 24, 2016
Source: ECB