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Charlie Tear made his career-best in Sussex's second innings against Surrey. Martin Denyer

It will all end in Tear

Why Charlie is going to be Sussex's next wicketkeeper-batsman.

22.04.26, 06:30 Updated 22.04.26, 21:21 2 Minute Read

Paul Weaver

Paul Weaver

Some people might attribute Sussex’s impressive recent victories over Leicestershire and Warwickshire to the luck brought to them by their new mascot.

Only Charlie Tear is not a mascot. He is one of the most talented cricketers on the Sussex staff and his presence in the squad for the opening two County Championship games – even though he was never likely to play – is a reflection of how highly he is considered by the club’s management.

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