Sussex CCC signing fast bowler Jayden Seales
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Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of fast bowler Jayden Seales for the first 3 months of the 2023 season.
Born in Trinidad & Tobago, Seales made his Test debut for the West Indies at the age of 19 against South Africa in June 2021 and made an immediate impact as he claimed 3 wickets with an economy of 3.57 from his 21 overs.
Since then he has played 9 Tests for his country, taking 36 wickets at an average of 21.77. His best figures came against Pakistan in August 2021, when he took 5-55, making him the youngest West Indies player to take a Test match.
The exciting young seamer was also the leading wicket-taker in the LPL 2021 in Sri Lanka and will be available for Sussex for 3 months starting in April to play both county championship and T20 cricket.
Commenting on the move, Seales said: “As a young fast bowler, I want to expose myself to as many different conditions and challenges as possible. I’m looking forward to testing myself in England and hopefully contributing to a winning start for Sussex in Championship and cricket T20.”
Speaking about the signing, Sussex Performance Director Keith Greenfield added: “Securing a quality overseas fast/seamer was hugely important to us for the start of next summer, especially in Championship cricket, so to secure Jayden ahead of the others is fantastic for us.
“Those who have played against him and watched him closely have been impressed by his bowling ability and appetite.
“He’s certainly started impressively in Test cricket, and it’s also great that he wants to play County cricket and knows how important it can be going forward.
“We look forward to welcoming him to the Club and seeing him charge down the hill at The 1st Central County Ground in a Sussex shirt.”
