Carl Hopkinson and Chris Nash have both extended their contracts with Sussex until 2008.

Hopkinson joined the club in 2002 after graduating from the Sussex Academy. �..This extension is for all the hard work Carl has done in winning a place as an opening batter in a double-trophy winning team,�.� Mark Robinson, Cricket Manager, commented. �..We cannot understate Carl's contribution in this fantastic year. In the first half of the summer he glued together our upper order in four-day batting and played some match winning roles in the one-day season.�.�

Nash is another Academy graduate and became a professional in 2005. Robinson added, �..It is a great compliment to Chris that when key first XI players were missing he was a more than able replacement, ensuring that player's absence was not felt. In two pressure games Chris gave a calmness to the team in the same manner that Michael does. He has genuine leadership qualities and an aptitude to use any feedback or criticism as a positive to make himself a better player. He is an exciting prospect and is now ready to make a major contribution in the next season.�.�