Vitality Blast: Q&A with Tom Haines

The Vitality T20 Blast gets underway this week with the Sharks hosting Somerset in the opening group game at The 1st Central County Ground and in this series we give you an insight into the players that will be on display this season.

First up is left-handed opener, Tom Haines. Tom Haines has been batting at the top of the Sussex order for a number of years now and has been piling up the runs, not just for Sussex, but also for the England Lions over the winter. Get to know Tom with our first Vitality Blast player Q&A.

Q. Favourite cricket ground around the world?

A. Newlands, Cape Town

Q. Toughest T20 opponent?

A. Has to be Surrey!

Q. Take your pick: Set a score? Or run chase?

A. Set a score 

Q. Proudest moment as a player?

A. England Lions debut

Q. Who is your cricketing idol?

A. Marcus Trescothick

Q. Favourite post-match meal?

A. Nandos!

Q. Take your pick: Day match? Or under the lights?

A. Under the lights

Q. Cromwell Road End or the Sea End?

A. Cromwell Road End

Got your tickets to the opening Blast game?

There is still time to get your tickets to see the Sharks in action this Friday against Somerset at The 1st Central County Ground. All the action gets underway at 7:00pm, but tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out! 

You can buy your tickets online or call the Box Office on 01273 827100.