Final State-of-the-Art Office Suite Available to Lease Within 

The 1st Central County Ground

A unique opportunity to lease the final remaining office suite on the site of the home of Sussex Cricket in Hove is available immediately. This established location is poised for further regeneration, promising an even more enriched environment for business operations.

Two of the brand new three-storey office suites have already been handed over, with the final space available to be leased at once. 

Location

Positioned in the heart of Hove, the new office accommodation is situated at the main entrance to The 1st Central County Ground. 

Sussex County Cricket Club, formed in 1839, has played at the ground since 1872 and will continue to play host to the oldest county in English cricket. Alongside the summer fixtures, the club is a lively and well visited venue hosting several high-profile events throughout the year.

Hove has excellent transport links, regular, direct train services to London Victoria (80 mins) and Gatwick (30 mins), as well as up to six trains per hour running to Worthing (16 mins), Portsmouth (60 mins) and Eastbourne (56 mins). The A27 and A23 are easily accessible by car and public transport links within the city are frequent and reliable.

Features

• Excellent 3-storey new office / medical building (B1/D1 use)
• One of three floors available 
• Located on a busy thoroughfare at the main entrance to the Sussex County Cricket Ground
• 3,443 sq ft (319m2)
• A total of 13 allocated on-site parking spaces (the Club reserves the right to reduce the parking spaces to 4 on match and event days) 
• Contemporary, brand-new accommodation with a wide-aspect glass facade
• Built to highly efficient, sustainable standards
• A number of pay-and-display parking spaces available for customers within the vicinity of the site
• Part of the successful Phase One development comprises of 37 residential apartments (all sold)
• Ground Floor public house/restaurant (pre-let) and a purpose-built 9,902 sq ft (920 m2) office building
• Area to be further enhanced as part of a proposed master plan with purpose-built five-star conference facility and improved cricket facilities

Full specifications available here: https://www.gravesjenkins.com/property/tate-offices-sussex-county-cricket-club-hove-bn3-3an 

Joint agents Graves Jenkins and SHW have already completed two transactions on the site, with Act iii and Damira Dental taking up two of the three suites, located at the prestigious newly constructed Tate offices. 

Phil Graves from Graves Jenkins commented: “It has been a success story for the scheme from the start with 37 residential units virtually sold off plan, the public house leased to Indigo on a pre-let and now the offices. The innovative design by ECE Architects and the quality of the build by Roffey Homes has made the scheme a great success and a delight to advise on throughout the project. “

Pete Fitzboydon, Chief Executive at Sussex Cricket added: “We have been delighted with the success of this scheme, with massive demand for the residential, public house and most recently, office spaces.

“This forms part of a wider modernisation of our historic Hove ground, to create a vibrant place to live, work and play all year around. 

“We look forward to welcoming our final tenant over the coming months, to bring to a close a hugely successful phase of the development.”

If you are seeking high specification modern offices in Hove, please call Graves Jenkins on 01273 701070 or view the information on the website www.gravesjenkins.com 

Sussex vs Leicestershire: Day Two Match Report

Peter Hanscomb continued his fine form with 92 but Leicestershire are up against it against second division leaders Sussex at The 1st Central County Ground, thanks to an exceptional evening spell from seamer Sean Hunt.

The Australian took his tally to 640 runs in this season’s Vitality County Championship, but the visitors lost their last four wickets for 18 runs after Handscomb was seventh out with the score on 257.

Left-armer Sean Hunt profited handsomely after switching to bowl down the slope at The 1st Central County Ground, picking up Handscomb, Ben Mike, Scott Currie and Josh Hull in 11 deliveries as Leicestershire were bowled out for 275. 

It gave Sussex a lead of 167 but they elected not to enforce the follow-on and in 15 overs before stumps they lost Oli Carter – squared up by Ian Holland – and nightwatchman Jack Carson, closing on 66 for 2 – a lead of 233.

The second day had started encouragingly for the Foxes after they took Sussex’s last three first-innings wickets for 11 runs in 23 balls with skipper John Simpson finishing unbeaten on 183, although he was only able to add three runs to his overnight score in a total of 442. 

Holland finished with 4 for 64 after claiming last man Hunt but his day took a turn for the worse when Ollie Robinson removed him during a high-class new-ball spell of 3 for 23 from eight overs by the England pace bowler. 

Bowling a fullish length, Robinson found enough movement to find Holland’s edge in his second over. Lewis Hill and Rishi Patel took advantage of some wayward bowling by Hunt before 45 for 1 quickly became 51 for 4. 

Hill was leg before trying to work Robinson through the leg side and Robinson struck again when he found some extra bounce and Lewis Goldsworthy gave Tom Alsop the first of four catches at slip. 

In between, McAndrew picked up the important wicket of Patel who lost his off stump shouldering arms to an in-ducker. 

Handscomb and Wiaan Mulder rebuilt the innings during a hot afternoon, adding 108 in 20 overs with few alarms although Handscomb had an absorbing battle with fellow Australian McAndrew. 

Robinson bowled another five-over spell without reward, and it was Fynn Hudson-Prentice who made the breakthrough when Mulder edged the next ball after reaching his fifty low to second slip. 

Sussex belatedly introduced off-spinner Jack Carson in the 50th over and he struck with his 11th delivery, an arm ball which Louis Kimber – who dropped down the order after struggling in the opener’s role – fatally played back to. 

Handscomb looked untroubled but Hunt, whose first nine overs cost 62, was a totally different proposition when he came back on at the Cromwell Road end. 

Handscomb made a rare misjudgement playing too far away from his body and giving Alsop an easy catch before Hunt swept away Leicestershire’s tail. 

Extra bounce defeated Ben Mike’s defensive prod and Simpson took an outstanding one-handed catch diving to his left to remove Scott Currie. In his next over Hunt had Hull leg before and walked off with figures of 4 for 70.

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Reaction from Ollie Robinson after day two

Bertie Foreman Picked for First Class Counties Select XI

Sussex spinning allrounder, Bertie Foreman, has been picked for play for the First Class Counties Select XI in a three-day match against the West Indies on Wednesday 3rd July.

Congratulations, Bertie! #GOSBTS

Full ECB Press Release

FCC Select XI squad named to face West Indies

A 13-man squad has been selected for the First-Class County Select XI’s three-day match against West Indies at Beckenham starting on Wednesday 3 July.

The squad features upcoming players from across 11 first-class counties and provides an opportunity to test themselves against international opposition.

ECB Men’s Performance Director, Ed Barney, said: “We’re delighted to have selected a high-potential group that we know will thrive against the West Indies. It is a brilliant opportunity for some of the most talented players to show their strengths as future stars of the game. We are looking forward to seeing them develop, perform and enjoy the occasion.”

FCC Select XI squad: Farhan Ahmed (Nottinghamshire), Sonny Baker (Somerset), Harry Duke (Yorkshire), Bertie Foreman (Sussex), Ben Geddes (Surrey), Josh Hull (Leicestershire), Eddie Jack (Hampshire), Will Luxton (Yorkshire), Ben McKinney (Durham), Jamal Richards (Essex), Hamza Shaikh (Warwickshire), Harry Singh (Lancashire), John Turner (Hampshire).

Sussex vs Leicestershire: Day One Match Report

Sussex captain John Simpson scored his third century of the season as he took control of a difficult situation against Leicestershire on the opening day of this second division county championship match at The 1st Central County Ground.

Leicestershire must be sick of the sight of Simpson, whose other two hundred came at Leicester, an unbeaten 205, and at his former home ground of Lord’s (167), so this was his first big score in front of his new supporters – and it was a crowd boosted by the club’s decision to grant spectators free admission.

This time, coming in at 34-3, he scored a chanceless 180 not out in a Sussex total of 431-7, batting almost all day and hitting 29 fours from his 251 deliveries.  But Oli Carter was arguably the real Sussex hero of the day.  

This was Oli Carter's first appearance since the opening match of the season.  He came in to open the batting for the injured Daniel Hughes and put on 156 with Simpson for the fourth wicket in just 34 overs.  

His 96 came off 142 balls, with 15 fours and a six off Scott Currie, flicked off his legs and onto the east-side scoreboard.  He was caught and bowled by Currie attempting a hook that would have given him only his second fist-class century. 

When Leicestershire won the toss it looked a very good one to win.  There was a pronounced green tinge to the pitch and the bright morning sunshine had given way to a heavy cloud cover, which lent humidity to the conditions.

It should have been an even better start for the Foxes.  Tom Haines had not scored when he edged the tall left-arm seamer Josh Hull only for Currie to spill the straightforward catch at third slip. 

But Holland, opening the bowling from the sea end, made up for that when he struck twice in four balls in the sixth over.

First, he had Haines caught at second slip by Louis Kimber, moving sharply to his right.  And the same combination accounted for Tom Alsop, with Kimber, on this occasion, taking a low catch.  

Holland bowled particularly well to the left-handers. Bowling round the wicket and wide of the crease, he slanted the ball into the stumps and then moved it away in the direction of his three slips.

Sussex lost their third wicket at 34 when James Coles, dropped on four, added just five runs before he was caught down the leg-side to give Holland his third wicket.  

The Wisconsin-born Holland is one of county cricket’s more interesting players, having been given his first chance with Victoria, after winning a reality TV show in Australia.  The all-rounder is on loan to Leicestershire from Hampshire. 

But Simpson, who promoted himself to No.5 in a rejigged batting order, then took charge with Carter.  

The lunch score was 84 for three after 29 overs but against some ragged bowling and shoddy fielding – four catches went down - Sussex, who are top of the table with three wins, ran amok in he afternoon session, when they scored 197 runs.

Carter was fourth out at 190.  Then Fynn Hudson-Prentice was brilliantly caught by Peter Handscomb at slip for a quick-fire 26 and when Danny Lamb was surprised by Currie’s bounce Leicestershire (third in the table after drawing all seven games) looked back in it at 260-6. 

But Jack Carson, dropped twice on the way to 25, and  Nathan McAndrew (51 not out) helped put Sussex well on top at the close.

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Reaction from John Simpson after his remarkable unbeaten 180

Sussex Sharks VI vs Northamptonshire VI: Match Report

Yesterday Sussex hosted Northants in Blind Crickets National Division 1. Northants had drawn their first two games and Sussex's only outing had also ended in stalemate but “Play Cricket’s” win predictor was giving a 55% win chance to the visitors.

 Sussex won the toss and asked Northants to have a bat. Scoring proved tricky and despite the loss of 2  early wickets Northants saw off the Sussex opening bowlers and progressed to 63 for 2. 

Sussex threw the ball to Marcus Kipling who then turned the course of the match. First Opener Asif Ali (35) holed out to square leg, then Northants skipper, David Howells (17), was spectacularly caught at long on running backwards by Alex Towers. 

Northants innings then fell apart. Kipling took another 2 wickets to return figures of 4 wickets for just 5 runs off his 4 overs. 

The Northants innings then concluded as England's Mark Turnham swept powerfully straight into the arms of Dan Field at square leg, with it being the birthday of both players this was a dismissal for the trivia buffs. Northants' innings ended on 82 all out.

Callum Weir (21) was promoted to open and set a solid platform at a run-a-ball. With 42 overs to get the runs, Sussex knew that sensible batting was all that was needed. 

However, when Northants tried to entice Dan Field to hole out with short pitched bowling, he brought the game to an early close blasting 36 not-out off just 13 balls, with Sussex completing the chase in the 11th over.

The result moves Sussex to within 1 point of London Metro at the top of the table.

Sussex will host London Metro on July 6th at Blackstone in an enticing fixture, which will complete the first half of the season.

Sussex vs Leicestershire: Daniel Hughes Replaced in 

Squad by Dan Ibrahim

Daniel Hughes has been replaced in the Sussex squad for today's game by Dan Ibrahim. The opening batsman injured his hand in Friday night's T20 Blast match against Hampshire. 

Updated Sussex Squad

Alsop, Carson, Carter, Coles, Haines, Hudson-Prentice, Hunt, Ibrahim, Karvelas, Lamb, McAndrew, Robinson, Simpson* (wk)

Photo credit: Saud Ahmed

Sussex vs Leicestershire: Match Preview

The Vitality County Championship returns tomorrow, with Sussex hosting Leicestershire at The 1st Central County Ground. Sussex sit top of division two and will be hoping to pick up where they left off before the Blast began. Paul Farbrace has named a 13-player for the game. 

Squad

Alsop, Carson, Carter, Coles, Haines, Hudson-Prentice, Hughes, Hunt, Karvelas, Lamb, McAndrew, Robinson, Simpson* (wk)

Team News

Tom Clark remains unavailable due to a shoulder injury. Daniel Hughes and Nathan McAndrew replace Jayden Seales and Cheteshwar Pujara as overseas players.

Free Entry to Day One

Entry will be free of charge to all spectators on day one of the next County Championship match at The 1st Central County Ground between Sussex and Leicestershire. 

Claiming your ticket is easy, just visit our ticketing website now to grab yours. 

Please note: It is important you claim yours in advance, as this will help to reduce queues upon entry.

Sussex Cricket Foundation Donation

As the game is free of charge we would like to encourage spectators to make a small donation to the Sussex Cricket Foundation. This can be done when claiming your free ticket online, through the ticketing website.

Any donation you can manage is greatly appreciated and will help to continue the great work the Foundation carries out in the County. Find out more by visiting their website.

How to Watch

If you can't make it to the game tomorrow, you can catch every ball, free of charge, via the Match Day Centre on our livestream. The first ball is at 11am. 

Hampshire vs Sharks: Match Report

Nathan McAndrew was electric with the bat and miserly with the ball as Sussex Sharks went second in the Vitality Blast South Group with a seven-run victory over Hampshire Hawks.

Australian all-rounder McAndrew hammered 32 off 11 balls to boost an underwhelming score, with the help of Tom Alsop’s 43 off 27.

James Vince bagged his fifth 50-plus score in his last six T20 innings against Sussex and Joe Weatherley picked up 68 not out.

But McAndrew returned one for 21 – spoiled only by a penultimate ball no ball – before Danny Lamb defended 25 off the last over to give the Sharks a first Utilita Bowl win since 2020 and pull out a six-point buffer on Hampshire.

The Sharks were stuck in and despite losing three wickets in the powerplay – all to a rampant Michael Neser – but found regular contributors to reach a sizeable total.

Neser – on his last Hawks appearance before Ottneil Baartman replaces him for the second half of the competition – had Harrison Ward skying straight up, Daniel Hughes bowled with a beauty which nipped back and John Simpson chipping to cover. The Australian returning three for 32.

Fynn Hudson-Prentice forced wicketkeeper Ben McDermott to scramble under a high one and James Coles – who had held firm for 39 – was brilliantly caught by a sprawling Benny Howell at long off.

At 73 for five at the halfway point, Sussex looked in danger but Hampshire old boy Tom Alsop and Danny Lamb settled things down with a 57-run stand.

Lamb scooped a six but was otherwise jerky in his 28, but Alsop crescendoed through his innings, going from a sensible run-a-ball to a rampant 43 off 27 before he chipped to his former captain Vince at mid-off.

If Alsop had been controlled for most his innings, McAndrew was unrestrained in his ball-striking from the moment his second ball disappeared into the square leg crowd.

Two more sixes sailed into the stands in his 32 off 11, and although he was dropped – a bizarre moment where Ollie Robinson was subsequently run out – his late innings blasting got Sussex to a defendable position.

With 185 to win, Hampshire didn’t attack the challenge with gusto as McDermott and Fletcha Middleton fell in a flaccid 38 for two powerplay.

A couple of 30s had been the high points of Vince’s Blast campaign but he grew through his innings and found the perfect rotating-the-strike partner in Joe Weatherley – the due adding 88 for the third wicket.

There were glimpses of peak Vince with a glorious cover drive as his 71st T20 fifty came up in 35 balls.

But he never managed to explode to the required rate and departed for 53 when he rolled the ball back onto his own stumps.

Weatherley converted to a half-century – having scored 48 and 49 earlier in the tournament – but his 68 off 47 was too ultimately slow for the rate.

Benny Howell swatted two early sixes but faded, and although Weatherley sweetly struck the first four balls of the final over for four, Hampshire ended up seven runs short.

Photo credit: Dave Vokes

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Reaction from Head Coach Paul Farbrace after another Blast victory

Sussex Cricket Foundation Breaks New Ground at School's Day 

On Wednesday over 3000 school children from across Sussex came to cheer on the Southern Vipers as they stormed to a 113-run victory over the South East Stars at The 1st Central County Ground.

Every year the Sussex Cricket Foundation invites thousands of school children across the County to a dedicated fixture at The 1st Central County Ground, free of charge, in a bid to inspire the next generation of boys and girls to take up the game of cricket.

For 2024, the Foundation invited the schools to Hove to witness the Southern Vipers take on the South East Stars in a thrilling Charlotte Edwards Cup encounter. 

In total 70 schools made the trip, and they were not disappointed as the Vipers fielded no less than 8 Sussex players, as well as numerous England internationals. 

Sussex Women and Vipers captain Georgia Adams hailed the atmosphere as one of the best she has been involved in: “Wednesday was honestly one of the best atmospheres we have ever witnessed in a regional T20 game.

“The sun was shining and to see so many children smiling, singing and embracing the day was fantastic.

“It definitely pumped the whole team up and will go down in history as he best game I have ever played at Hove!”

As well as getting to watch the game free of charge, children were invited onto the pitch after the game, before having the chance to meet their heroes to take pictures and collect autographs.

A teacher from Lancing Prep added: The organisation was incredible, the atmosphere electric and the cricket...well our arms ached from holding up the 6 and 4 cards you gave us! 

“All the Sussex Cricket staff were so helpful and accommodating and friendly.  We just loved it all. I can't thank you enough. Definite memories made for a very long time.”

Another leader from Our Lady of Sion Primary School said: "Thank you so much for an amazing day. It was so well organised with a great crowd and friendly staff.

"The children have been buzzing after this and we really appreciate you inviting us. What a team Sussex Cricket is!"

Sussex Women Head Coach and Director of Cricket at BACA (Brighton Aldridge Community Academy) added: "Today was simply awesome. The atmosphere, the organisation, the pitch, the weather, the cricket…it was like nothing I’ve seen before in 30 years of watching domestic women’s cricket. 

"I want to pass on my thanks as a school leader to the unbelievable effort of everyone involved to make this day such a resounding success. The students had an amazing day and many memories formed.

"As the Head Coach of Sussex Women, it also gave me great hope for the future. The belief shown by the Club in the women’s game and also in the potential fan base we have for years to come is exceptional."

The Sussex Cricket Foundation would also like to thank Major Partner, 1st Central for the support the fantastic volunteers they provided to ensure they day ran smoothly. 

To find out more about Women and Girls cricket across Sussex, please visit: https://sussexcricket.co.uk/sussex-cricket-foundation/women-and-girls

Hampshire vs Sharks: Match Preview

The Sharks are on the road again, this time travelling to The Utilita Bowl to face Hampshire. Can the Sharks follow-up last night's impressive victory over Kent at The 1st Central County Ground? Head Coach Paul Farbrace has named an unchanged squad for the trip.

Squad

Alsop, Carson, Carter, Coles, Crocombe, Hudson-Prentice, Hughes, Karvelas, Lamb, Lenham, McAndrew, Mills (c), Robinson, Simpson (wk), Ward

How to Watch

Tonight's match gets underway at 7:15pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket. Unfortunately, this means it will not be availalble as a livestream on our website, however you can still visit the Match Centre to keep up with the live scorecard and statistics.

Fancy the Trip to Hampshire?

Tickets are still available for Sharks fans to purchase via the Hampshire ticketing website. If you want to show you support for the Sharks in Hampshire, click here to buy yours. 

Four Home Blast Games Remain

Only four T20 Blast group games are left this season and with the Sharks in red-hot form, now is the time to grab a ticket to support the team as they push for the quarter-finals.

Find tickets to the last four home games on our ticketing website. Plus, 10% discount on all bookings of 6 or more tickets! #SharkAttack