Friday 31 October 2014 13:19, UK
Sussex have signed England Lions paceman Tymal Mills following his departure from Essex.
The left-armer, 22, has signed a two-year contract at Hove, with Sussex claiming to have beaten a number of rivals to his signature.
Mills rejected a new offer from Essex after suffering an injury-plagued 2014 in which he played in only 12 games.
Mills remains one of the fastest bowlers in the country, regularly topping 90mph – England used him to prepare for Mitchell Johnson ahead of last winter’s ill-fated Ashes tour.
He left Essex after taking 76 wickets in 59 first-team matches.
"I'm really pleased to be on board," Mills said. "As soon as Sussex came in for me, I knew it was a county that I wanted to join. I'm really glad it is all finalised.
"The injuries look to be behind me now and I'm really looking forward to moving down here, getting stuck in this winter and going strong next year."
Sussex's professional cricket manager Mark Robinson, who has worked with Mills in his role with the Lions, said: "We're hugely excited by the arrival of Tymal.
“He's a player of enormous potential who is blessed with great pace and a true fast bowler's frame, and we can't wait to see him bowl next season."
