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County by County 2026 Season Preview – Division One – Sussex

Last season was a success for Sussex; fourth place in the County Championship was a tremendous effort, having only been promoted the year before.

However, the news of financial problems at Hove and the subsequent 12-point deduction will come as a hammer blow to the club, as will their inability now to sign any additional overseas players for the coming season.
Ollie Robinson will skipper Sussex in the Championship this summer

 

Formed: 1839
Home Ground: The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
One-Day Name: Sussex Sharks
Captain(s): Ollie Robinson (CC), Jack Carson (ODC), Tymal Mills (T20) Chiara Green (Women)
Head Coach: Paul Farbrace
2025 Results: CC1: 4/10; ODC: 5/9 (Group B); T20: 6/9 (South Group); WODC: 7/10 (L2) WT20: 3/5 (South Group L2); WCCT20: second round
Honours: Championship: (3) 2003, 2006, 2007; Gillette/NatWest/C&G/ FP Trophy: (5) 1963, 1964, 1978, 1986, 2006; Pro40/National League/CB40/YB40/ODC: (2) 2008, 2009; Sunday League: 1982; T20 Cup: 2009
Reflections on last season and hopes for this summe...

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