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A chat with one of Sussex cricket's unsung heroes

Ben Gibson, the man in charge of the green, green grass of Hove

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Paul Weaver catches up with Sussex's head groundsman Ben Gibson about the County Ground square and his love for Championship cricket.

14.10.26 3 Min Read Paul Weaver

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