Sussex left-arm seamer Lewis Hatchett has been rewarded for his breakthrough season with a new two-year contract.
The 24-year-old broke the 50-wicket barrier for all formats combined for the first time since making his debut at the BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground in 2010.
“I'm really happy to sign for another two years,” said Hatchett, who a year ago penned a one-year deal.
“If I can keep improving like I did last year, and now that I am fully fit, then I know I can make an impact in the first team across all three formats.”
Hatchett claimed 22 wickets in eight LV= County Championship games, after taking eight in the season-opening first-class match against Loughborough MCCU.
That was his best first-class return since managing 12 wickets in his debut season and, after establishing himself as a man the Sharks turned to at the end of the innings in limited-overs cricket, he is now set to remain until at least 2016.
“I was really happy to have performed roles like death bowling in one-day cricket and I felt I also improved in four-day cricket,” he said.
“If I have another good winter and work hard then I won't be far from where I want to be.”
Sussex professional cricket manager Mark Robinson said: “Lewis had a breakthrough season last year, playing in all competitions and is in a great place to really kick on now.
“We’re looking forward to seeing him progress over the next two years.”