Chris Wright: Seamer signs new Leicestershire deal after Sussex move collapses

Chris Wright took 48 wickets at an average of 27.43 in Division Two of the County Championship this season

Seam bowler Chris Wright has signed a new two-year Leicestershire deal after his planned move to Sussex was scrapped for family reasons.

He signed for Sussex in June, but the move fell through just last week.

The 38-year-old said Sussex had been "really understanding" of his desire to remain in the Midlands.

"I want to thank Sussex and in particular [Sussex head coach] Paul Farbrace, for the way they have handled the situation," Wright said.

"They have been really understanding about my family situation and wanting to be in the Midlands."

Harry Swindells, who said he was job hunting before helping Leicestershire win the One-Day Cup with an unbeaten century, is also in contract talks with Leicestershire.

The 24-year-old Swindells and Sam Evans, 25, whose assured 60 was also instrumental in the final victory against Hampshire, could both extend their time at Grace Road after their heroics at Trent Bridge.

News of the contract discussions come as fast bowler Will Davis, seamer Ed Barnes, batters Nick Welch and Scott Steel and all-rounder Arron Lilley were released at the end of their deals.

Seamer Michael Finan's time with the Foxes has also ended, after mutually agreeing to end his contract a year early.