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Remembering Giles Cheatle | 1953-2024

31 Oct 2024

Remebering Giles Cheatle 1953-2024

Everyone at Sussex Cricket was saddened to learn of the death of former Sussex spinner, Giles Cheatle, who passed away at the age of 71.

Giles Cheatle will almost certainly be remembered by most Sussex supporters for his contributions to the famous 1978 Gillette Cup victory against Somerset.

Cheatle took two wickets in the final at Lord’s as Sussex won by five wickets against a Somerset side that included the likes of Ian Botham and Viv Richards. 

After making his debut against Surrey in 1974, Giles Cheatle would go on to make 40 First-class appearances for Sussex, as well as 47 List-A appearances before making the switch to Surrey in 1980.

During his time at Hove, Cheatle amassed 77 First-class wickets, including four five-wicket-hauls, as well as 44 List-A wickets at an average of 24.7.

Everyone at Sussex Cricket sends condolences to Giles’ family and friends. 

Once a Shark, always a Shark. #GOSBTS 

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