If Sussex can win at Headingley they can win anywhere

“Before now we’ve tended to worry about the outcome rather than the processes involved in winning matches which are building partnerships and bowling well as a unit.

“We did that in this game and also held our catches and, when we do that, I think we are a match for any side in this division.”

Kirtley spearheaded the Sussex attack back then and easily could have been writing about the current team, who play Yorkshire this week having won both their opening County Championship matches. In contrast, the home side are bottom of division one after a draw with Glamorgan was followed by defeat to Hampshire a fortnight ago.