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Tom Haines led a struggling Sussex side in 2022. Being captain now ought to be a lot easier. Martin Denyer

Tired and weary, Sussex will need to bat well to defy Surrey but Haines should be able to help them

Dom Sibley's 187 in a total of 622 puts Sussex on the back foot then Tom Haines retired hurt after he was hit on the grille.

03.05.26, 20:36 Updated 04.05.26, 12:01 3 Minute Read

Bruce Talbot

Bruce Talbot

Tom Haines should be able to bat on Monday as tired and weary Sussex attempt to stave off defeat against Surrey at The Oval.

Haines only lasted two balls in the first innings on Friday but he fared a lot worse when Sussex began their second dig on Sunday 264 in arrears and with four sessions left to try and avoid their first Championship defeat of the season.

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