Coles and Hughes awarded County Caps

James Coles and Daniel Hughes Awarded County Caps

Sussex pair James Coles and Daniel Hughes were today presented with their County Caps during the lunch break of the Vitality County Championship match between Sussex and Glamorgan at The 1st Central County Ground.

Spinning allrounder James Coles became the 161st player to receive their County Cap for Sussex, whilst overseas star Hughes became number 162.

Coles, a product of the talent development programme between Sussex and Oxfordshire Cricket, made his debut for Sussex at the age of just 16 and has gone on to make 32 first-class appearances for the Club.

Since breaking into the team, he has amassed 1689 first-class runs at an average of 33.78, with a high-score of 180. He has also taken 33 wickets.

Coles has also been a key figure in the Sharks' T20 campaign this season, with his runs and wickets helping the team to make Finals Day, which takes place this Saturday.

Coles was presented his cap by Sussex legend, Chris Nash. 

Daniel Hughes joined Sussex this season as an overseas batter and made an immediate impact in the Vitality Blast, finishing as the competitions leading run-scorer at the end of the group stages. 

He has accumulated 640 runs at the top order, with a top score of 96 not-out. Hughes also made his mark in the County Championship, accumulating 257 runs at an average of 51.4 and a top score of 144. 

The explosive opener was presented his cap by former Sussex captain and Chair, John Barclay.