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County  side, Sussex have signed a one year deal with the 19-year-old wicket-keeper batsman Callum Jackson. Mark Robinson , The Sussex's Professional Cricket Manager said, " Callum showed at the back end of the season that he was comfortable in the first-team environment. "He has a lot of hard work in front of him but with a lot of determination there is nothing to stop him having a long and successful career." In addition to this, Sussex have also declared the release of 26-year-old seamer Andrew Miller and 25-year-old batsman Joe Gatting. "It is always a sad time when we release any player," Robinson said. "But both are still young and we hope a change of environment will help them fulfil their potential. "Andy and Joe have been model professionals and we would like to thank them both for their hard work and commitment. We wish them both all the best for the future."

West Indies allrounder Dwayne Smith has been re-signed by Sussex for the Friends Life t20 . Smith help Sussex to victory in the 2009 Twenty20 Cup final by hitting 59 from 26 balls. Smith, 30, is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL -6. " I'm very happy to be joining Sussex again, " Smith said. " I can't wait to get back to my second home and the lovely crowd at Hove. " Sussex's professional cricket manager, Mark Robinson , said: " Dwayne has the ability to win games by himself with the bat, he is a more-than-useful bowler and he is one of the best fielders ever to have been seen at Hove. He is immensely popular with the players, the members and the sponsors and everybody is excited about his return. " The first match of Friends Life t20 2013 will be played at Ageas Bowl, Southampton, between Hampshire and Surrey on 26 June 2013.