Chris Nash signs three-year deal with Nottinghamshire after leaving Sussex

Nottinghamshire have signed former Sussex opening batsman Chris Nash on a three-year contract.

The 34-year-old former England Lions player has moved to Trent Bridge following his release from Sussex last week - ending his 15-year spell at Hove.

Nash is looking forward to reuniting with Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores, who guided Sussex to promotion in 2010.

"Once Notts came in after I'd had my request for release granted by Sussex - with my former coach Peter Moores here, at such a great ground and with what the Club achieved last season - it was an easy decision for me," said Nash.

"It's great to get the chance to work again with Peter, who gave me my first contract at Sussex, and I'm really looking forward to the next three years. To look out over Trent Bridge and realise that it's going to be my home ground is pretty special.

"It's going to be amazing to be part of helping the Club defend their two white ball trophies in front of big crowds. The Outlaws were sensational last season in white ball cricket and I'm looking forward to joining in with that."

Moores is delighted to have secured Nash's signature after losing Chris Read and Michael Lumb to retirement earlier this year.

"You don't expect a player to suddenly become available who's such a good fit for us. It's really exciting to have Chris join us, and I know he's excited to come here too," said Moores.

"We were in the market for a senior batsman and he plays across all three formats with a good record in four-day cricket, as well as in T20 and 50-over cricket.

"Chris also adds some significant experience to the squad. Trent Bridge is a great place for him to showcase his skills and I think he will enjoy it."