Sussex have signed Pakistan international all-rounder Shadab Khan for the complete 2023 T20 Vitality Blast.

The right arm leg-spinner/batter has made 84 T20I appearances for Pakistan, taking 98 wickets, with best figures of 4-8.

In his 38 T20I batting innings, he has scored 476 runs at a strike rate of 143.8 and a high score of 52.

Sussex bowling coach James Kirtley, said: “Shadab will provide amazing experience in our middle order, he is someone who has played all around the world and has experienced many situations, which can only benefit our team.

“He really does provide flexibility to our side as he can score runs and take wickets in crucial moments, but more than anything else he is an experienced head that Ravi can go to as captain to look for support when making crucial in-game decisions.

“I know that he will have a massive impact on our team this year.”