Players and staff to return early from Cape Town

Players and staff currently in Cape Town for Sussex Cricket’s men’s pre-season tour will return to the UK on the next available flight.

The decision to end the trip early has been made in light of increasing global travel restrictions accompanying the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. None of the touring party are displaying symptoms associated with the virus.

Sussex Cricket performance director, Keith Greenfield said: “We have been monitoring the fast-moving situation regarding Coronavirus prior to and during the tour and, with travel restrictions increasing, we’ve made the decision to return to the UK at the earliest opportunity.

“This is obviously disappointing, but – as ever - the wellbeing of our players and staff is our number one priority.”

Sussex Cricket is continuing to monitor the ever-changing situation surrounding Coronavirus. We are following public health guidelines and advise supporters and visitors to The 1st Central County Ground to do the same by clicking here.

Any updates will be provided on the Sussex Cricket website and our social media accounts.

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