Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce the re-signing of overseas bowler, Nathan McAndrew, as well as the signing of fast-bowler Jayden Seales, to bolster the bowling attack for the 2024 season.

Fast-bowler Jayden Seales was actually set to join Sussex as an overseas seamer last season; however, he suffered a knee injury which meant he would no longer be available.

Fortunately, he has now made a successful recovery and will be available for Sussex from the start of the season, until 8th June 2024. 

Born in Trinidad & Tobago, Seales made his Test debut for the West Indies at 19 years of age against South Africa in June 2021, making an immediate impact as he took 3 wickets at an economy of 3.57, from his 21 overs.

He has since gone on to play 10 Tests for his country, taking 37 wickets at an average of 24.24. His best figures came against Pakistan in August 2021 when he took 5-55, making him the youngest West Indies bowler to take a Test match fifer.

Speaking on signing for Sussex, Seales said: "As a young fast-bowler, I want to expose myself to as many different conditions and challenges as possible. I can't wait to test myself in England and hopefully contribute to a winning start for Sussex in both Championship and T20 cricket."

Australian seamer Nathan McAndrew made an immediate impact at Sussex last season, taking a fifer on debut in the season opening win against Durham and closed out his stint in the County Championship with 31 wickets.

His wickets with the red ball came at an average of 24.19 and he also provided useful runs with the bat, averaging 26.5 with a high score of 65. 

McAndrew will be available from 1st June 2024, until the end of July. 

On coming back to The 1st Central County Ground, McAndrew added: “I am absolutely pumped to be back at Sussex for the upcoming season.

“I loved my time in Hove last year and I can’t wait to get back out there with the lads in 2024.

“The fans were incredibly good to me last year and I’m looking forward to hopefully contributing to a few more wins this upcoming season.”

Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace is delighted to have secured the services of the two overseas bowlers for the 2024 season: "Jayden is an exciting fast bowler who will provide us with a cutting edge to our bowling attack for the first two months of the season.

"We are all really looking forward to working with Jayden and helping him continue the great start to his career.

"I am delighted Nathan is coming back to Hove, he is a fantastic professional and gave his all to the team every day.

"He is a very popular guy in our dressing room, and it will be brilliant to have him in our team next summer. "

2024 Memberships available to purchase now

Join Good Old Sussex by the Sea to ensure your seat at all County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup games, plus, a whole range of additional benefits, such as guest passes and discounts on food and drink in Sussex Cricket bars (Griegs and Pavilion). 

Once you've purchased your membership, all that is left to do is keep an eye out for the 2024 fixtures and plan your summer full of action-packed cricket at The 1st Central County Ground. 

Membership packs will be sent out to all members prior to the 2024 season getting underway.

To find out more, visit: https://sussexcricket.co.uk/2024-membership

Sussex Sharks fast-bowler and all-time T20 leading wicket-taker, Tymal Mills, has been selected for the England Men's IT20 series against the West Indies next month.

England Men will take on West Indies in both 50-overs and IT20 matches, with Tymal selected for the IT20 squad, which will play a five-match series beginning on 12th December in Antigua.

England IT20 Squad

Jos Buttler (captain – Lancashire)
Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire)
Moeen Ali (Warwickshire)
Gus Atkinson (Surrey)
Harry Brook (Yorkshire)
Sam Curran (Surrey)
Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)
Will Jacks (Surrey)
Liam Livingstone (Lancashire)
Tymal Mills (Sussex)
Adil Rashid (Yorkshire)
Phil Salt (Lancashire)
Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire)
Reece Topley (Surrey)
John Turner (Hampshire)
Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)

England Mens IT20 Schedule

1st T20I: West Indies v England - 12 December, Kensington Oval, Barbados
2nd T20I: West Indies v England - 14 December, Grenada National Stadium, Grenada
3rd T20I: West Indies v England - 16 December, Grenada National Stadium, Grenada
4th T20I: West Indies v England - 19 December, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
5th  T20I: West Indies v England - 21 December, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad

Congratulations, T! #GOSBTS

Sussex's Oli Carter made his fourth half-century of the winter for his Australian Club, Newcastle City, as they lifted the 50-over Tom Locker trophy on Sunday.

Carter, who also captains the side, made 65 runs from 74 deliveries as he side successfully chased down a target of 194 runs, set by Wallsend. 

After winning the toss, Carter put his opponents into bat and his decision was justified. Newcastle City bowled out Wallsend in just 40 overs and made light work of the chase, reaching the 194 runs needed to win in just 33.2 overs. 

You can view the full scorecard from the game by clicking here. 

Congratulations, Oli! #GOSBTS

In this week's Winter Watch roundup Oli Carter's latest round of games for Newcastle City in Australia, as he made another half-century to take them to a One Day Cup final, as well as news of plenty of wickets for Bertie Foreman. 

Sussex wicket-keeper batter Carter was named captain of Newcastle City Cricket Club this season and has responded with three half-centuries, as well as guiding them to a cup final, which takes place this Sunday. 

His unbeaten 63 from 56 balls was his third half-century of the season, helping his side to an eight-wicket victory in their final pool game, ensuring their place in the Tom Locker Final this weekend. 

After the completion of the one-day games, Oli is sitting 3rd on the overall run scorer table for the NDCA Competition on 203 runs @ 67.67. 

Bertie Foreman among the wickets

Sussex spinner Bertie Foreman is the second player from the Men's team to take the trip down under this winter and he hasn't wasted any time finding his form. 

In his last four matches, Bertie has taken a total of 11 wickets. Check out his figures here:

10 overs 3-12  vs Sydney (50 over)

28 overs 3-128 vs Gordon (red ball)

19 overs 1-22 vs Hawkesbury (red ball)

10 overs 4-28 vs Uni of New South Wales (50 over)

Next week in Winter Watch

In next week's Winter Watch we will bring you a round-up of all the action from the Women's Big Bash League, which has seen Georgia Adams, Lynsey Smith and Nicole Faltum among the runs and wickets in the Australian T20 competition. 

Image credit: Jonathon Carrol

On Saturday 4th November the Sussex Cricket Foundation welcomed staff and sponsors from local hospice charity Martlets to The 1st Central County Ground for a night of spectacular fireworks, to celebrate a partnership which has raised vital funds for both organisations.

The partnership kicked off back in September 2023 when The 1st Central County Ground became home to Shaun’s Neon Car Wash.

The home of the Sussex Sharks was one of 40 locations across Brighton and Hove that had its own individually designed sheep, which was part of the Shaun the Sheep Art Trail.

With the sheep now set to depart from the ground before being auctioned off at the end of the month for vital funds, Martlets staff and supporters were invited to Fireworks Night at Sussex to celebrate the partnership and thank those who do so much for hospice care in our city.

The Shaun by the Sea Sponsors and Hospice staff were treated to a VIP reception and enjoyed food and drinks in a private hospitality area for the display.

Speaking on a special night, Tanya Hunt, Income Generation Director from Martlets said: “It was a brilliant way to mark the end of our Shaun by the Sea Trail, and the fantastic partnership we have built with all at Sussex Cricket Foundation.

“If you have missed seeing Shaun’s Neon Car Wash at the County Ground, there’s still time to see all the Shauns at our Farewell Event 24 – 26 November at Brighton Centre.”

Gary Wallis-Tayler, Community Cricket Director for the Sussex Cricket Foundation added: “We have been delighted to support Martlets and their Shaun by the Sea Trail over the last few months.

“Not only has it driven visitors to The 1st Central County Ground but is also helped build a long-lasting relationship between the Foundation and the team at Martlets, who do an amazing job in providing care for the terminally ill.

“Supporting our local community is extremely important to us and I hope Martlets raise plenty of money at their ‘farewell event’ later this month.”

Make sure you take your selfies with our Shaun, upload them to social media and tag @SussexCricketFd and @martletshospice to be in with a chance of winning a T20 Sussex Sharks shirt, signed by the entire team!

You can find out more about Martlets by visiting their website.

And to find out more about the Sussex Cricket Foundation, please click here.

Sussex Cricket can confirm that the ECB Integrity Team has concluded its investigation into Ari Karvelas following the LV= Insurance County Championship match against Leicestershire on September 13th.

The ECB Integrity Team has confirmed that there has not been a breach of the ECB Regulations and therefore, no further action will be taken. The Club now considers this matter closed and will not comment further.

Sussex Women's Mary Taylor has earned her first professional contract with the Southern Vipers. The 19-year-old seamer has signed a deal that will see her remain a Vipers player until at least 2024. 

She made her debut in the 2022 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, where she took 2-22 against South East Stars in the Eliminator at Beckenham, before being a regular in the first XI in 2023.

The now 19-year-old took 16 wickets across 17 matches in 2023, with a best of 4-39 coming against Thunder at Arundel Castle.

Mary told the Ageas Bowl website: "I am delighted to be offered my first full contract with the vipers and I’m excited to continue my cricket development as a part of the Southern Vipers family.

"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first full season as part of the senior Vipers squad and pleased that I helped contribute to some silverware along the way."

Mary joins fellow Sussex players; Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp and Danni Wyatt in the Vipers squad. 

Congratulations, Mary! 

Sussex Cricket is saddened to learn of the death of former Chairman of the Sussex County Cricket Club, Ken Hopkins | 27 September 1933 - 1 November 2023

Ken was a passionate and enthusiastic supporter of Sussex Cricket and will be sadly missed.

Our thoughts are with his wife Joan and the rest of his family at this very sad time.

Ken, pictured with his wife, Joan at the Kia Oval.

Sussex D40 batter Alfie Pyle has won the 2023 Variety Disability Sports Awards Rising Star award, capping off a remarkable breakthrough season in disability cricket.

 Crawley-born Alfie, 20, who was called up to the England Men’s LD side this April, got his first taste of cricket as one of the very early participants in the Lord’s Taverners Super 1s programme, which offers cricket coaching to young children with disabilities across the country. He has since risen through the ranks to represent Sussex in D40 cricket and featured for Disability Premier League champions Hawks in this summer’s tournament.

 Alfie – who was presented with the award at star-studded event hosted by the Variety Club children’s charity – has continued his association with the Lord’s Taverners as a Super 1s coach, and was over-the-moon to be recognised for his achievements:

 “I’m really happy to have won this award; I didn’t think I was going to win so when they said my name and everyone clapped, it was a great feeling.

 “I’ve had a great first year in the England squad and am really enjoying my cricket at the moment. There were times in my life growing up when the bullying I experienced made things difficult – but now, to be playing with my friends, representing my country – I’m loving every minute.

 “The role that Variety plays supporting young disabled athletes is vital. Whether you end up loving sport or not, it’s great to give children the opportunity to give it a go and see where it might lead.”

 Alfie travels to South Africa this weekend with the England Men’s LD side, who will face-off against the Proteas and Australia in a tri-series in Pretoria. You can keep up to date with the series across the ECB’s channels throughout November.

 Interested in playing disability cricket? Find out about the playing opportunities in your area for both adults and children on the Sussex Cricket Foundation's website.