"It really is mixed feelings because I've absolutely loved being at Sussex."

He spoke to the media afterwards and reflected on his four years at Hove.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my four years here at Sussex. It's been an absolute honour and a privilege. I liked the idea of the part-time role of director of cricket but with Matt Walker coming into the space to be the head coach and Keith Greenfield doing a brilliant job with the pathways I think there are a lot of good things already in place. The team's in a damn sight better place than it was a few weeks ago.