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We've got used to exits from Sussex. But James Kirtley's departure stings more than any of them
Bruce Talbot pays tribute to a singular cricketer who has given the county more than 30 years of outstanding service.
20.10.26Features
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How central contract windfall can help Sussex strengthen their squad
New head coach Matt Walker will have some more leeway thanks to the deals for Ollie Robinson, James Coles, Jofra Archer and the departing Henry Crocombe.
12.10.26News
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One-Day cricket review: Why a new approach is needed
Sussex had the worst record of all the counties in the two white-ball competitions. So what are the options open to Matt Walker to change things?
11.10.26News
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'He's one of life's great people.' Paying tribute to Sussex stalwart Rob Boddie
Rob has been part of the club for 33 years and at Hove on Saturday past and present players enjoyed celebrating his 80th birthday with him.
05.10.26Features
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Sussex have shed 11 players. But could there be another exodus in a year's time?
Nine players, including the likes of Ollie Robinson, Tom Haines and James Coles, are all out of contract in 12 months.
01.10.26News
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Championship review: Why Sussex's glass is more than half-full
Bruce Talbot reviews a season when Sussex had few bad days and weren't too far away from winning the title again.
28.09.26Features
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Ollie Robinson returns as Sussex look to finish the season on a winning note
Skipper, James Coles and Dan Hughes are back for the final game against Hampshire.
23.09.26News
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From Lillywhite to Crocombe. The history of Sussex hat-tricks
Paul Weaver looks at the first and latest Sussex players to take three wickets in three balls.
21.09.26Features
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A melancholy final day at Hove - but Sussex's future is much brighter than we might have expected
Sussex finish their home season by beating the champions Nottinghamshire to keep open the possibility of a top-three finish.
18.09.26News
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Jack Carson relishes end-of-season workload as Sussex prepare to host the champions
Off-spinner has had another good summer and would love to finish it with victory over Nottinghamshire in the final game of the season at Hove.
14.09.26News
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Day one washout at Hove and could the relegation battle already be settled?
There was no play on day one at Hove between Sussex and Surrey while Leicestershire's odds of avoiding the drop have lengthened.
07.09.26News
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'One of the best wins in my four years here.' Paul Farbrace delighted as Sussex claim big victory
Beating Essex to claim a fifth Championship win should banish any relegation fears - and the head coach was thrilled with how Sussex achieved it.
05.09.26News
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James Coles makes timely return to form as Sussex close in on crucial victory
On the day he was selected for England's T20 squad, the 22-year-old made a priceless 79 with the red ball as Sussex put themselves in a strong position against Essex.
04.09.26News
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Hat-trick hero Henry Crocombe: "I can't believe it's happened again!"
A week after claiming his first career hat-trick, the Sussex fast bowler did it again against Essex - only the seventh player in first-class history to achieve the feat.
03.09.26News
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A lot at stake as Sussex play a Championship game at Chelmsford for the first time in 26 years
It's 30 years since the county last beat Essex at their HQ. A win this week would be huge in the context of the season and they have freshened up their seam attack.
01.09.26News
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A dreary finale but draw against Somerset was a decent outcome for Sussex
Paul Farbrace praises Henry Crocombe and admits that the points system should incentivise teams to risk more in search of a victory.
30.08.26News
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James Coles turned down pay rise to help Sussex keep their best players
Director of cricket Paul Farbrace spoke at Thursday's members' forum where he also revealed that Sussex are hoping to have an overseas player in 2027.
28.08.26News
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Updated: Is there trouble ahead? Sussex edged out at Edgbaston as injury problems pile up
A one-wicket defeat to Warwickshire was bad enough and Paul Farbrace admits his side are down to the 'bare bones' ahead of Somerset's visit.
22.08.26News
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Sean Hunt is rewarded at last but Fynn Hudson-Prentice injury is a worry for Sussex
Sussex's bowlers fought back on day two at Edgbaston but their important all-rounder faces a spell on the sidelines through injury.
21.08.26News
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154 runs, 54 overs and 15 wickets. The Hundred hasn't left Sussex's six players needing a rest
Coles, Archer, Alsop, Mills, Crocombe and Briggs cost £1.053m but did their combined returns represent value for money?
12.08.26News
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After the excitement of Arundel it's dismal in Derby as Sussex are hammered again in the One Day Cup
The Sharks have now won four out of 17 white-ball games this summer after losing by 188 runs on Sunday.
02.08.26News
Too many youngsters? Too much experimentation? The dilemma facing Sussex in the One Day Cup
Paul Farbrace has never hidden his intentions for the 50 overs competition but an inexperienced team are struggling to compete this summer.
29.07.26Features
Mind the gap. The rich are getting richer so what future for Sussex and other smaller counties?
A report into the finances of domestic cricket exposes the widening gap between the haves and have nots. But what are the risks for Sussex in using Hundred windfall to develop the County Ground?
28.07.26Features
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They're three of our own ... Sussex promote Academy players for One-Day Cup
Ollie Kirtley, Freddie Price and Toby Munt all came through Sussex's pathway.
14.07.26News

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