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Ollie Robinson was in bullish mood after Sussex's victory over Leicestershire. Eva Gilbert / Sussex CCC

Captaincy? It's a job I wanted says Ollie Robinson

The experienced fast bowler says it's time to give back to the county but knows only lots of wickets can rekindle his England ambitions.

26.03.26, 19:37 Updated 26.03.26, 20:44 2 Minute Read

Bruce Talbot

Bruce Talbot

Ollie Robinson says it’s time to give something back to Sussex – and for him that means embracing his new responsibilities as captain of the County Championship team.

The 32-year-old accepts he might not have been an obvious choice to replace John Simpson, who has taken on a new role as club captain, among Sussex supporters.

But he will be a proud man when he leads the county out next Friday in their opening fixture against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

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