South group: Cricket News & Match Updates

T20 World Cup: Sussex Cricket on Monday announced that captain Tymal Mills has signed a one-year contract extension. The new deal will see the T20 World Cup winner remain with Sussex until at least the end of the 2027 season.

New Zealand Cricket: Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa and New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner have been ruled out of Surrey’s knockout matches ahead of the resumption of the T20 Blast this season. Surrey, who topped the South Group, are set to face Northamptonshire in the quarterfinals at The Oval on September 3. Santner, 33, had earlier withdrawn from The Hundred due to injury and remains unavailable.

English County Club Kent: English County Club Kent has acquired the services of wicketkeeper-batter Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire on a contract that will run until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 25-year-old had a breakout debut year in 2021, announcing his arrival during the inaugural edition of The Hundred with a match-winning innings for Birmingham Phoenix after only just signing his first professional contract.

Glamorgan County Cricket Club: Glamorgan County Cricket Club have signed England leg-spinner Mason Crane on a three-year contract. The 27-year-old, who joined the Welsh county on a season-long loan from Hampshire, quickly became a standout performer in the Vitality County Championship and Vitality Blast.