Ian Salisbury: Part one of the Championship head coach's pre-season interview

After what has felt like the longest winter of all time, the new LV= Insurance County Championship season is now just three weeks away. What better time to speak to the man who will be in charge of Sussex when they take the pitch on 8th April?

In the first part of a wide-ranging interview, Ian recaps the squad's pre-season preparations during a time of ever-changing restrictions, details the meticulous planning and discipline that has been required and explains why the days of a pre-season tour overseas may be gone for good. 

He reveals how Sussex's pathway players have been training alongside the professionals as part of a five-year plan, his thoughts on getting the balance between youth and experience in the season ahead and the dynamic of working with a joint head coach in James Kirtley.    

Ian concludes part one by revealing what sort of wickets he's asked the groundstaff to prepare for the campaign ahead and how they can help the likes of Ollie Robinson and Phil Salt make their England debuts. 

Part two follows on Monday, when Ian gives an update on the whereabouts and availability of all the players that have been overseas this winter.