Steve Smith and Tom Alsop awarded County Caps

Steve Smith and Tom Alsop became the 153rd and 154th players to be awarded their Sussex County Caps at The 1st Central County Ground prior to start of play on day one of the County Championship match against Glamorgan.

After making his international Test debut in 2010, Smith went on to become Australia’s 45th Test captain in 2015, taking over from Michael Clarke.

He has since played 92 Tests for Australia, scoring 37 half-centuries and 30 centuries, at an outstanding average of 60.89.

As of today, Smith sits in the number two spot in the ICC Men’s Test Batting rankings, as well as second in the ICC’s All-Time Test Rankings, behind the great Don Bradman.

Smith was presented his County Cap by Sussex legend Chris Adams in front of the first team playing squad and coaching staff.

Tom Alsop joined Sussex in March 2022 initially on a loan deal, before making the move permanent in June 2022.

In his first season at Sussex, Tom averaged 42.27, making four centuries and four half-centuries, with a career-best of 150.

This year, he went one better beating his previous career-best against the same opponent Leicestershire, making 182 not-out at Grace Road last week. From 8 innings this season he has made 396 runs at an average of 66.

Prior to the start of the 2023 season, head coach Paul Farbrace announced that Alsop would become vice-captain of the County Championship team.

Alsop was also presented his cap by a former Sussex player and legend of the Club, Ian Gould.

Congratulations, Steve and Tom! #GOSBTS