Sussex welcomes new men's 2nd XI scorer

Chris Monk has been named Sussex Cricket's new men's 2nd XI scorer, replacing Graham Irwin who became first-team scorer ahead of the 2020 season. 

Chris learned his trade at Barns Green Cricket Club, near Horsham, where his four children played their cricket. His two daughters represented Sussex at age-group level.

Chris was due to take up the role ahead of the 2020 season, but his appointment was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic which prevented any second-team cricket taking place last summer.

Outside of scoring, Chris is passionate about cars and motorsport and works in the motor industry.

Reacting to his appointment, he said, "“I just can’t wait for the bell to ring after all of this time! I was genuinely so delighted and proud to be given the opportunity by the Sussex management team to break into county cricket scoring at the end of the 2019 season.

"Despite my lack of experience at this level, I’m brim full of enthusiasm and I’ll be working hard to glean as much as I can from all of the seasoned professionals around me, once we’re underway.”