Joyce was selected in England's 30-man ICC Champions Trophy squad

Sussex batsman Ed Joyce has agreed a new deal that will keep him at Hove until the end of the 2012 season.

The left-handed 31-year-old featured in Sussex's Twenty20 Cup and NatWest Pro40 wins as well as a Friends Provident Trophy final at Lord's.

The former England and Ireland international said: "I've really enjoyed my first year at the club and have settled in to the team very well.

"The team had great success this year in the one-day arena."

"When I was offered a contract extension, I jumped at the chance and am very much looking forward to the next few years at Sussex," he added.

Skipper Mike Yardy said: "Ed had a magnificent first season at the club and performed particularly well in the one-day form of the game.

"He is a great asset to the club and will play a vital role in getting Sussex back in the First Division."

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