Sussex secures South African seamer Keith Dudgeon on a two-year contract

Sussex County Cricket Club has signed Keith Dudgeon, a South African seam bowler, for a two-year deal. Dudgeon, 30, played a pivotal role in Kent's promotion from Division Two of the County Championship in 2026, taking 42 wickets. Sussex's director of cricket, Paul Farbrace, highlighted Dudgeon's high skill, experience, and winning mentality as essential to Sussex's ambitions in Division One and in the T20 Blast. Over his career, Dudgeon has taken 281 first-class wickets at an average of 26.96. Dudgeon expressed enthusiasm for joining Sussex, citing the welcoming team environment and his goal of establishing a long-term county cricket career.