Sussex sign two young players and keep Smith

Sussex have extended Tom Smith's contract for one year and have also signed two new young players, Ben Brown and Will Beer. All three players have come up through the ranks of the Sussex Academy.

Smith said: "I am delighted to be kept on at the club. I have had a fantastic first year and hope my career will flourish at Sussex."

Wicketkeeper Brown capped a week where he was named in the England Under-19 World Cup squad. He said: "I am thoroughly delighted to make the step up from the Academy and can't wait to get stuck in next season."

Beer, a talented leg-spin bowler, said: "Getting on to the staff at Sussex has always been my ultimate ambition and I am extremely delighted and excited at the prospect of the season of being part of a Championship winning team."

Mark Robinson, Sussex