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Ex-Ireland and England star to pull on Sussex shirt for final time

Supporters will have one final chance to see club legend and former captain Ed Joyce in a Sussex shirt this Sunday.

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Laurie Evans is in the squad / Picture by PW Sporting Photography

Archer, Evans and Jordan in frame for Sussex at Arundel

Jason Gillespie has named a 13-man Sussex squad for their clash with Durham, starting today (Wednesday) at Arundel.
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Australian overseas smashed his first century for Worthing against rivals Findon. Picture by Derek Martin

Picture slideshow: Overseas New hits ton in Worthing's derby draw with rivals Findon

Overseas Cameron New smashed a maiden century for Worthing Cricket Club in their Sussex League Division 3 West draw with rivals Findon on Saturday.
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The view from the bar at Arundel / Picture by Steve Bone

Arundel visit can be a key point of season for Sussex cricketers

Sussex make their annual pilgrimage to Arundel this week confident that they can use the game against Durham to kick-start their promotion push in the Specsavers County Championship.

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Sussex visit Arundel Castle for their annual festival week from Wednesday

Sussex head to Arundel Castle for annual festival week

Arundel Castle Cricket welcome Sussex from Wednesday (June 20) for the annual festival week.

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Littlehampton came out on top against rivals Broadwater on Saturday. Picture by Stephen Goodger

Picture slideshow: Lee's unbeaten ton leads Littlehampton past Broadwater in thrilling clash

Opener Thomas Lee’s unbeaten century guided Littlehampton Cricket Club to an impressive Sussex League Division 4 West victory over Broadwater in a crunch meeting on Saturday.

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Sussex Cricket League: Johnson hits six sixes in an over during 86-ball 205

Tom Johnson hit six sixes in an over on his way to an 86-ball 205 not out for Horsham (332-2) 2nd XI as they beat Pagham 2nd XI (83 all out) in Division 4 West. Jonathan Whiting took 6-26 in the Pagham innings.

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Ben Brown / Picture by PW Sporting Photography

County cricket: Brown extends Sussex stay

Sussex Cricket club captain Ben Brown has signed a contract extension.

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David Wiese in Sussex action

Sussex star Wiese: Dizzy’s chilled vibe has helped me

Looking back at my first full season at Sussex last year, there was a pretty relentless pressure on me as a new signing from overseas to perform every time I played, writes David Wiese.

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Worthing line up ahead of their league clash at Stirlands on Saturday. Picture by Kate Shemilt KS180275

Swift pleased with 'step in the right direction'

Martyn Swift believes struggling Worthing Cricket Club took a step in the right direction over the weekend.

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Gillespie confident batsmen will learn their lessons

Missed opportunities. It’s been the theme of quite a few of Jason Gillespie’s post-match debriefs in recent weeks.

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Harry Metters made 52 in the league win over Slinfold and an unbeaten 86 as Findon eased past Bedhampton Mariners in the National Village Cup. Pictures by Stephen Goodger

Picture slideshow: High-flying Findon make it weekend to remember

Findon Cricket Club’s fast start to the 2018 season continued this past weekend.

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Peter Butcher, centre, celebrating Hornchurch being champions this past season, a few weeks before he sadly died. Picture: Lee Power

Former sports reporter remembered

Former Gazette and Herald sports reporter Peter Butcher has been remembered for his dedication to non-league football.

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Jonny Phelps put in a fine all-round performance for Haywards Heath

Sussex Cricket League round-up: Roffey extend Premier Division lead with comprehensive win

Roffey (108-0) extended their lead at the top of the Premier Division with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Hastings and St Leonards Priory (105 all out).

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Sussex chase the target under the County Ground lights / Picture by Phil Hewitt

VIDEO: Big-hitting Salt hungry see more Sussex action

Phil Salt top-scored for Sussex against Australia but was disappointed the hosts couldn't force a shock win over the tourists.

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Jofra Archer hits a six for Sussex against Essex at The Saffrons (Photo by Jon Rigby)

Saffrons delivers for Sussex with a cricket occasion to remember

Grove Road has been a one-way street for many years now, but once a year the Sunday morning pedestrian flow is a steady north-to-south too. And last weekend, Sussex were back at the Saffrons (writes Kevin Anderson).

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The players troop off after Australia bowl out Sussex for 220 / Picture by Phil Hewitt

VIDEO: Gillespie says Sussex could have beaten Australians

Jason Gillespie challenged his batsmen to turn good starts into match-winning innings after seeing another one-day contest - this one against his fellow Australians - slip away.
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Sussex celebrate an Aussie wicket - in the flesh and on the big screen / Picture by Phil Hewitt

REPORT & PICTURES: Sussex give Australia a scare - but tourists take the Hove spoils

Sussex put up a brave fight against the new-look Aussies - but couldn't prevent the tourists claiming the spoils to kick off their visit to England with victory on a wonderful day of cricket at Hove.
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Findon get their quest for National Village Cup glory going on Sunday. Picture by Derek Martin

Long road to Lord's final starts for Findon

Findon Cricket Club begin their bid to reach a Lord’s final on Sunday.

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Jofra Archer will take on the Aussies at Hove / Picture by Jon Rigby

Strong Sussex squad lined up face Australians

Jason Gillespie has named a 12-man Sussex Sharks squad to take on Australia in Thursday’s sold-out 50-over tour match at the 1st Central County Ground.

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