Roffey skipper Matt Davies has reflected on their last campaign as the ‘best season in the club’s history’ but rued missed opportunities in cup competitions.
It was the day Sussex and their stars came to Chichester to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Priory Park being given to the city by the 7th Duke of Richmond. And what an occasion it was.
On a simply perfect afternoon for cricket, Sussex brought their whole squad to Chichester to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Priory Park being given to the people of the city.
Ben Curran’s unbeaten 83 steered Northamptonshire to a six-wicket victory over Sussex at Wantage Road - meaning Jason Gillespie's team ended a season of progression and promise on a low note.
Ben Sanderson took four wickets and slugged a merry 36 from No. 11 to put Northamptonshire on top against Sussex after a first day’s play where 20 wickets fell at Wantage Road.
Warwickshire are on the brink of joining Kent in winning promotion from the second division of the Specsavers County Championship after consolidating their position on the third day of their match against Sussex at Hove.
There’s no hiding from the fact that it was gutting to fall at the final hurdle in this year’s T20 competition – and we will reflect on what we could have done better to win – but that doesn’t stop me looking back fondly at what was an incredible occasion.
Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott enjoyed another profitable day against Sussex to put second division leaders Warwickshire in a strong position after day one of their Specsavers County Championship match at Hove.
