Sussex Cricket Limited Special General Meeting will take place on Monday 15th September at 6.30pm, in the Dining Room at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove.

After the formal proceedings have been concluded, there will be an open forum conducted with opportunities for Members to ask questions of the Board Officers, Head Coach, Paul Farbrace and the Chief Executive, Pete Fitzboydon.

Only Individual Members and Affiliated Club Members will be admitted to the SGM. Youth and Junior Members are entitled to attend the meeting but are NOT entitled to vote.

As a paid-up Member you should have already received the formal SGM notice and supporting documents earlier this month.

These documents are also available online HERE (link to new PROPOSED SGM RULE CHANGES 2025 section)

There will also be an opportunity for members to join the SGM virtually if you are unable to attend the meeting in-person. If you wish to join virtually, we ask Members to register their interest HERE, stating their membership number by noon Friday, 12th September 2025 at the latest. The joining details for the meeting will only be sent to members who have indicated their interest by the deadline. If you have any issues with registering, please contact Laura Walford at laura.walford@sussexcricket.co.uk  stating your membership number.

If you are unable to attend the SGM, you can cast your proxy vote HERE. Please note, an Individual Member/Affiliated Club may not submit more than one vote. All proxy votes must be received by noon on Friday, 12th September 2025 at the latest.

Voting WILL NOT be possible if you join the meeting virtually. Please use the proxy voting form to submit your vote in advance.

Sussex Cricket Limited welcomes any questions in advance of the SGM. These can be sent to Laura Walford, Executive Assistant, at laura.walford@sussexcricket.co.uk.

First came a burst of wickets, then a blistering showing with the bat, before the rains dropped the curtain on the match and the season as Alexia Walker’s Sharks rounded off this new venture – a season brimming with positives - with a sparkling showing in the Midlands. 

Derbyshire’s patience and perseverance out in the middle of this grey, blustery day had them seemingly striking towards a reputable total, even despite falling to 11-2 early on. But through the haze Lara Shaw would record a fine half-century to provide the defibrillation, before the wickets fell and the Sharks’ chase would stand at 187.

The loss of two early wickets proved to be no distraction for Daisy Mullan and Nancy Harman who, with the squeeze on, slipped from the net and batted at their brilliant best. A partnership that would ultimately win this contest as the runs crept inexorably closer to the target before the heavens opened and prevented any further play. Some time later, hands were shaken and Sussex are winners. A fitting end to the campaign.

With this being the final chapter of 2025 and both sides missing out on the chance of qualification, the shackles were off somewhat here. There may not have been much riding on this but that didn’t prevent a performance of heart and merit. Mollie Adams and Lottie Curling returned to the side and wickets fell early on this Derbyshire morning. With her very first ball Talitha Stanley located the stumps of Jessica Couser. From there, a platform, a precedence, and a passage to perfection. 

There were times throughout the 44 and a bit overs where Derbyshire looked a side capable with the bat. They did not look a side winless throughout the competition, even without firing on all cylinders. Megan Pittman starred in a wobbly middle order after Megan Shaw had laid the foundations at the top. The third highest score was extras (and at 37 it’s something to work on ahead of next season). Minus the aforementioned two, Derbyshire’s batting lacked any sort of stability or rhythm.

There were three ducks, and four other batters would fail in their quest to achieve double figures. But the bowling was superb, and Chiara Green captained this game superbly. The bowling attack - which consisted of six Sharks – all took wickets barring Anna Lewis, who still posed a threat throughout. Curling and Indigo Gentry were the standouts here, but the spin options of Ava Lee and Green provided the catalyst for a calamitous middle order that saw Derbyshire wilt from 128-4 to 138-8 in a matter of overs. And with it, and reachable target was set: 187 to win.

Izzy Collis has been one of the most consistent batters in this Sharks lineup this season. Here, she edged behind to a wide, tempting Rhiannon Knowling-Davies delivery that on another day would have careered to the boundary. It found the edge, and Sussex were 1-1. Mollie Adams in, looking assured for six balls before Francesca Clarke angled the ball in towards her stumps. It was full, swirling and quick. Adams’ bat narrowly evading the ball, and Derbyshire had developed some swift pressure.

At 22 years of age Mullan is a very strong striker at the crease. Aggressive with the bat, looking to score runs quickly, flipping the switch. She arrived at the crease with her side in need of something good. That was present pretty much in the innings' entirety, but so, too, was the power; the precision. Her timing of the ball was magnificent, finding the gaps and tiring the bowlers. 

The pick of the shots? That arrived with Mullan’s first boundary of the afternoon: a textbook cover drive and a hold of the pose just for good measure. With Harman at the opposite end, the pair piled on the runs. With one eye on the darkening clouds the run rate jumped up to five, and stayed around there for the duration. The Sharks reached the 100-mark in the 21st over, and hastily the finish line came into view. 

The rains would deluge the course 37 runs short of the target, though the Sharks would prevail in the wet weather on the Duckworth-Lewis method. Daisy Mullan finished 82 not out, Harman also unperturbed on 53. One of the largest partnerships of the year saved for last. 129 runs they put on together – a fabulous feat that looked every bit assured.

Victory, then, for this group who, back in Spring had hardly played cricket with one another. Fast forward in time and they look a side matured and measured. Sure, there are things to improve on, hurdles to be jumped, but as the they travel back down south to Sussex this evening, they can feel pride for what has been a season of unbridled success, and the start of something truly wonderful.

Dean Wilson Sussex Cricket League T20 Finals Day Returns to Hove

Alexia Walker's Sharks head to The County Ground in Derby on Saturday to conclude not only their One Day Cup campaign, but their season as a whole.

And, on reflection, it's been an impressive year for this young squad that will only improve. The Sharks head up to Derbyshire looking to end 2025 on an even greater high.

Team News

Walker has announced a 13-player squad for the fixture at Derby, with Mollie Adams and Lottie Curling returning after their participation in the recent Super 4s competition. 

Squad: Adams (wk), Buckle, Collis, Curling, Gentry, Green (c), Harman, King, Lee, Lewis, Mullan, Stanley, Wilkinson

The Opposition 

It's been a difficult season for Derbyshire Women, who are still in search of a first win in the Metro Bank One Day Cup League Two. Despite these defeats, they can be buoyed by the batting of Ellie Nightingale and Megan Pittman, who have scored 78 and 50 respectively in the past couple of weeks. 

And with the ball Pagan Hardwick looked in fine form for her two wickets as the hosts look to end their 2025 on a positive note, too. 

Tickets 

Entry is FREE for the game, though the Monarch Security Pavilion will be closed to spectators.

Timings

The first ball will be bowled at 10.30am, with gates open 60 minutes beforehand.

Sussex Cricket Announces Ticket Ballot for England Women’s International T20 at Hove

Sussex Cricket is excited to announce the opening of the official ticket ballot for the England Women’s International T20 against New Zealand Women at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove, on Monday 25 May 2026.

The ballot will open on Tuesday 2 September 2025 and close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025. By entering the ballot, fans will have the chance to secure their place at this unmissable fixture – and purchase tickets at the lowest possible price before they go on general sale.

Taking place during the May half-term holiday, the match is the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a night of world-class cricket together in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

England Women have a rich history at Hove – with two of the last three internationals at the ground selling out – making this one of the hottest tickets of the summer. 

The 2026 clash promises another night of high-energy, world-class cricket in a family-friendly atmosphere.

How the ballot works:

• Fans can enter the ballot for free via the Sussex Cricket website from 2 September
• Successful entrants will be notified on 1st October and given the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets at the cheapest price available
• Any remaining tickets will be released for general sale on 15th October

Sussex Cricket Members and previous Women’s International purchasers will also be given an exclusive window to buy tickets before they go on general sale. 

Pete Fitzboydon, CEO of Sussex Cricket, said:

“It’s always special to welcome England Women to Hove, and we know how much these matches mean to our fans and the local community, who support Women’s sport so passionately.

“With two of the last three sell-outs, demand will be huge again in 2026, so the ballot is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out – and to get the best price.”

CLICK HERE TO VIST OUR ENGLAND WOMEN IT20 HOMEPAGE FOR ALL OF YOUR ON-SALE INFORMATION

Archie Lenham took five wickets as Warwickshire suffered Metro Bank One-Day Cup heartbreak after a 21-run (D/L) home defeat to Sussex caused qualification to slip through their fingers.

In a match reduced to 48 overs per side, Sussex totalled 277 for nine with only Tom Clark (82 from 77 balls) building an innings beyond the cameo stage. Olly Hannon-Dalby’s three for 53 was well-supported by the spinners who shared five wickets.

Warwickshire’s D/L target was adjusted to 280 from 48 overs and they were bowled out for 258 in 45.1 overs. Ed Barnard struck 82 (75) and Alex Davies (74, 90) but Archie Lenham took his maiden List A five-for - five for 48 – as the middle and lower order imploded.

That left Warwickshire’s players clinging to the hope of Middlesex losing to Lancashire – but half an hour later those hopes were extinguished as Middlesex snuck home by one wicket at Old Trafford.

Sussex chose to bat and soon lost Henry Rogers, caught by a diving Hamza Shaikh at extra cover off Hannon-Dalby, but Clark sped to a 45-ball half-century. After a short rain break, Daniel Ibrahim tickled a potential leg side wide from Rob Yates to wicketkeeper Kai Smith.

The fluent Clark was 18 short of emulating his championship century at Edgbaston in April when he lifted Tazeem Ali to deep mid-wicket. Batters throughout the tournament have learned that you attack the young leg-spinner at your peril – Tom Alsop joined the list when his top-edged slog landed in the hands of mid on.

John Simpson fell lbw, sweeping at Jake Lintott and as the innings stalled against the spinners, it needed late impetus. Danny Lamb provided some with a run-a-ball 42 before reverse-sweeping Lintott to deep point. Bertie Foreman (30, 33) lifted the total over 250 but, on a good batting pitch, Sussex appeared around 27 under par.

Warwickshire quickly lost Yates, who sliced a wide Sean Hunt half-volley to point. Zen Malik assured a brisk start with 27 from 25 balls but then hoisted Clark to long leg.

Barnard and Davies shifted the game their side’s way with a stand of 107 in 99 balls. Barnard was imperious, deploying sparkling footwork to the spinners, but his departure, caught at extra cover off Troy Henry, triggered a collapse.

Although out of the qualification picture, Sussex back fought back with great heart. Foreman ousted Shaikh, who reverse-swept to short third, and Lenham removed Davies, caught at extra, and Vansh Jani, bowled cutting, with successive balls.

Lintott swept Lenham to deep mid-wicket, Kai Smith played on and when Adam Sylvester edged to slip, Lenham had his five for. When Hannon-Dalby swung and missed at Henry Crocombe, the Bears were left hoping for a Middlesex defeat. They hoped in vain.

By Brian Halford, ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay

Sussex Spinner Troy Henry Becomes First ACE Graduate to Play Professional Men's Cricket

Troy Henry has today become the first graduate of the ACE Programme to play professional men’s cricket – representing Sussex in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Henry, a 21-year-old left arm spinner, joined ACE at its original south London hub at the age of sixteen. He was given a rookie contract by Sussex earlier this year, with the contract extended for a further year in June.

Troy’s selection for today’s game marks a major milestone for ACE, who have agreed a goal to produce ten professional cricketers across the men’s and women’s game over the next five years. Amy Wheeler, a seamer for The Blaze, has also earned a contract extension for next season and has represented both The Blaze and Worcestershire this summer.

After a 75% decline of Black players in English domestic game - and further statistics showing less than 1% of recreational players from the Black community - the ACE Programme was setup by former Surrey and England all-rounder Ebony Rainford-Brent and Surrey County Cricket Club in 2020, with the vision to support diverse talent, from the grassroots to the elite in south London. 

Since then, it has become an independent charity, achieving significant funding from Sport England that has allowed further programmes to be established in Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield, north London and south east London. Over the last five years, ACE has engaged with over 40,000 young people – including 233 that have gone on to be selected for ACE Elite Academies. ACE runs schools’ programmes, community hubs and elite academies in all eight locations. 

Over the next five years, ACE are also targeting accelerated growth in women’s and girls’ cricket – with a goal to have at least 80 female cricketers on its talent pathways by 2030 – and to create an ACE coaches’ network to further reconnect the Black British community to cricket.

As well as Surrey CCC, ACE have enjoyed significant support from across the game, with major partnerships in place with Sport England, ECB and counties across the country. Sky Sports produced a documentary – ACE In the Making – in 2024, documenting part of Troy and Amy’s journey to the professional game.

ACE Founder and Chair Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE said: “Seeing Troy walk out for Sussex today is a massive moment for him and for the ACE Programme. We’re all incredibly proud of the hard work Troy has put in over the last five years and hope his success can be replicated many times over going forward.”

Chevy Green, Director of Programmes at ACE added: “It’s been an honour to support Troy on his cricketing journey over the last five years and to see him walk out for Sussex is an incredibly proud moment for him and everyone associated with the ACE Programme. We all hope that his success can be a template for others to follow in future.”

Troy’s parents, Holly and Harvey Henry, said: “This is a very proud moment for all the family – members are eagerly tuning in from around the world including Guyana and Canada!

“It is a credit to all of Troy’s hard work and determination to reach this point and we are extremely grateful to all the ACE family who have helped him reach this point – and Sussex for making a dream come true.”

Press Release provided by ACE

Sussex Sharks VI Retain Division One Title 

The Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired team have once again been crowned Blind Cricket England and Wales National Champions. Sussex Sharks Vice Captain,  Ian "Tiny" Morris, reflects on yet another trophy for the VI team. 

The Sharks season began with a trip to the capital to face London Metro, this was an intriguing opening fixture as Metro had pipped the Sharks to the title in 2023, with the 2024 title being decided by just one point and the Sharks lifting the trophy. 

Sussex were inserted and on a pitch which was tricky to score on Dan Field declared on himself 99 not out in the 30th over with Sharks claiming full batting points on 205-6. 

The Metro reply could be described as turgid at best making just 58 for 2 in their 30 overs but the inability of the Sharks attack to claim a 3rd wicket meant no bowling points and the game ended with Sharks claiming 10 and Metro 9. Would one point be the difference again this season? 

The Sharks then travelled up to Northants and after winning the toss asked them to have a bat. A steady start saw Northants on 39-0 but when the first wicket fell, they kept falling until the innings closed on 125 all out.

Phil Daniels leading the way with 4 for 17 doing the damage at the top and Mark Bond with 3 for 9  mopping up the tail. 

The Sharks chased the total down in the 16th over with Mark adding to his 3 wickets with 48 not-out off just 38 balls.  

With the Sharks back at "fortress Blackstone" the Somerset game was an almost identical affair. Sharks won the toss, Somerset were inserted, and bowled out for 120. The Sharks then knocked them off in the 17th over just 2 down.  

Phil claimed 5 for 9 in an 8 over spell and Dave Daniels took 3 for 27 making it a family affair. Si Ledwith top scored with 45 and Mark Bond chipped in with another 44 not-out.

So at the halfway point the Sharks looked in great shape but with Metro also winning it was still tight at the top, the season turned when Metro visited Blackstone at the start of July. 

Dan Field continued his hot streak at the toss and gave the visitors the chance to bat first.  Metro limped to 111 and then surprisingly declared to deny the Sharks 2 bowling bonus points. 

Si's 51 not-out meant there were no alarms in the chase and after 12 overs the Sharks were safely home with one hand on the League trophy. 

As with every good cricket season the next game against Northants was washed out by torrential thunderstorms and denied the Sharks the chance to lift the title at Blackstone. 

Northants did the Sharks a massive favour the week after by defeating Metro and ensuring the title would return to Good Old Sussex by the Sea. 

The Sharks final game saw them travel to Somerset and dismiss their hosts for just 72 Phil Daniels leading the attack again with 3  for 4 runs and Callum Weirs 33 not-out seeing the Sharks home inside 10 overs.

This means the Sharks have lifted the title 3 times in 4  years and have lost just one league game in the last 5 seasons. 

Skipper Dan Field said: " I am really proud of the way we have played this season so far, we have used 18 different players and everyone who has come in has worked  for the team. 

"We have smothered teams this year with our relentless bowling attack and our energy in the field."

The Sharks now turn their attention to the two remaining cup competitions where they will face Metro in the Heindrich Swanapoel Memorial Cup at The 1st Central County Ground on the 6th September, followed by  T20 finals day on the 20th September, where they will face Metro again with Lancashire and Somerset in the other Semi final. 

Everybody is forbidden from using the "T word" but of course it is something we aspire to, its a massive game at the real home of cricket on the 6th and we are not looking beyond that.

Free Entry to Watch the Sussex Sharks VI In Cup Final Action

Support the Sussex Sharks VI team as they take on London Metro in the Heindrich Swanapoel Memorial Cup at The 1st Central County Ground on the 6th September.

Entry is completely free of charge, with gates opening at 1130am and the first ball at 1pm. No need to book a ticket, simply turn up on the gate and show your support! 

Sussex Sharks head to Edgbaston tomorrow to take on Warwickshire in their final white-ball match of the 2025 season.

Having lost their last two matches to Yorkshire and Somerset, the Sharks can no longer qualify for the knockout stages of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. They are currently 5th in Group B, with one match left to play.

Team News

Grant Flower has named a 13-player squad for the trip to Edgbaston, which sees plenty of opportunities for players yet to make an appearance in the competition this season.

Alsop, Carter, Clark, Crocombe, Foreman, Henry, Hunt, Ibrahim, Lamb, Lenham, Oosthuizen, Rogers, Simpson.

The Opposition

Warwickshire currently occupy the third qualifying spot with a game to go. They sit level on points with both Somerset in 2nd and Middlesex in 4th, meaning one of those three teams will miss out on a place in the quarter finals.

Last time out, the Bears chased down a target of 300 to win at Durham. Ed Barnard scored an unbeaten 141 to help put his side within touching distance of qualifying.

Timings

Tomorrow's match begins at 11am.

How to Watch

You can watch every ball of the Men's fixture, free of charge, via our Match Day Centre. You will need to register for a free account to access the stream, statistics, replays and live scorecard. You can find information on how to register here.

Match Tickets

Tickets can be purchased via this link.

In what has been a brilliant season for Alexia Walker's new-look Sharks, it's already time for their final match of the 2025 campaign at Hove as table-toppers Middlesex head down to Sussex shoreline. 

With two matches to go in the competition, there is still hope of the Sharks qualifying to the latter stages of the Metro Bank One Day Cup League Two, but regardless of what happens Walker and her team can take a wealth of positives from not just this competition, but from the year as a whole. 

Team News

Walker has announced a 13-player squad for the fixture at Hove, with Mollie Adams, Lottie Curling and Eve O'Neill all absentees due to their participation in the Super 4s. 

Squad: Buckle, Champion, Collis, Gentry, Green (c), Harman, Joseph, King (wk), Lee, Lewis, Mullan, Stanley, Wilkinson

The Opposition 

Seven matches, seven wins. For Middlesex Women it has been a quite blistering season as they motor towards finishing top of Metro Bank One Day Cup League Two. They, too, found similar success in the T20 Blast League Two, beating Northamptonshire in the final to seal a memorable 10-wicket win.

But in this competition they have been ruthless. A 123-run victory last time out, the runs continue to flow with Ariana Dowse and Saskia Horley racking up the runs. And with the ball in hand, Sarah Pearson has dealt the damage of late: claiming figures of 6-23 in her last outing.

Tickets 

Entry is free for Sussex Members - please bring your Membership cards with you. 

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