Cricket

Steve Magoffin signs new Sussex contract

Sussex seamer Steve Magoffin has committed his future with the county by signing a new two-year deal at Hove until 2016 season.

The 34-year-old was the leading wicket-taker in the LV= County Championship Division One this year, with 72 victims at an average of 19.51.

“It’s been an incredible year for me personally, to do so well and contribute to the team,” the Australian star told club’s official website. “I’ve been here for three seasons now and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”

He has taken 192 County Championship wickets since moving to Hove in 2012.

Magoffin took twitter to express his excitement on his new contract.