Upon his arrival back in the UK, Sussex Cricket have announced as part of a squad update that young all-rounder Delray Rawlins has signed a first professional contract at The 1st Central County Ground.
Back on September 29th www.islandstats.com reported that Bermuda International Rawlins was presented with a Pro contract by Sussex.
The 19 year-old, who has progressed through the Academy system at Hove, has put pen to paper on a deal to make it official that will see him join the professional squad until at least the end of next season.
A left-handed batsman and slow left-arm bowler, Rawlins has played for Sussex’s Second Eleven over the past two seasons whilst completing his education at St Bede’s School, and scored an unbeaten century in the final 2nd XI match of 2016, hitting 117 against Durham.
Rawlins is a former captain of the Bermuda Under-19 side, recently concluded playing in the ICC World Cricket League Division Four tournament in Los Angeles, which was sandwiched by his involvement with the England Young Lions, a winter programme that will see him attend a number of training camps in both Loughborough and Dubai in November and December.
Rawlins said of his new contract, “I am delighted with the opportunity to take my cricket to the next level with Sussex. I would like to thank the coaching staff, and my family and friends for pushing me to get this far.
“I am looking forward to the upcoming season with Sussex and hopefully helping the club to try and win some trophies.”
Sussex’s Head Coach Mark Davis said, “Delray is another young Sussex player to emerge this year. He has progressed through the Academy and I am thrilled that he has signed a senior contract. Delray is a talented all-rounder and a very exciting prospect for Sussex.”
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