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Weekly briefing: June 12th

12 Jun 2020

At the end of another busy seven days at Sussex Cricket, catch up with all the news you might have missed...

Laurie Evans on his new podcast, his England dream, his love of cycling and more

Sussex batsman, Laurie Evans spoke to Bruce Talbot recently of the ECB Reporters Network about being named in England's 55-man training group, his new podcast and lots more.

Read the full interview here

Important ticket refund information

Following recent communications from the club, Sussex Cricket confirmed refund details for individual ticket purchasers. 

While those who wish to obtain a refund do not need to take any action, individual ticket purchasers who wish to waive their right to either a part or full refund, and allow it to be retained by the club during these testing times, or donate your refund to the 'Together Through This Test' fund, should click here for more information.

Quiz: How well do you remember our 2006 C&G Trophy campaign?

All week, we've been taking our fans back to 2006 to remember the unforgettable C&G Trophy final in 2006 between Sussex and Lancashire. 

Ahead of reliving the action on Sunday afternoon, we tested the memories of our supporters in a quiz! Try it here

Quiz

Gillespie hopes Travis Head can create Sussex "legacy"

Jason Gillespie believes Travis Head can create a legacy every bit as enduring as some of Sussex’s other great overseas players when he belatedly begins his career with the county.

The Sussex head coach spoke about the Australian international in an in-depth interview which you can read in full, here

BBC Radio Sussex broadcasting interviews with 2003 Champiionship winning side

BBC Radio Sussex will be broadcasting a series of interviews with Chris Adams and players from the County Championship winning side of 2003.

The broadcasts can be found via twitter @BBCSussexSport, and are scheduled for 11am every Thursday over the coming weeks. Find out more here

Our route to the 2006 C&G Trophy final

Everyone remembers the 2006 C&G Trophy final with fond memories, but what about our route to the showpiece event at Lord's? 

With thrilling victories against the likes of Somerset and Hampshire, and comprehensive wins on the road against teams such as Glamorgan and Essex, the journey was just as memorable. Read the full feature here

Journey

Together Through This Test auction ends on Sunday

The 'Together Through This Test' auction, which has seen all 18 first-class counties and the ECB come together to raise money for local charities across the country, closes on Sunday afternoon. 

Items donated by Sussex Cricket have so far raised over £7,000, with time still left for you to bid on amazing lots such as Jofra Archer's signed Sharks jumper, Ben Brown's bespoke wicket-keeping gloves, the rental of The 1st Central County Ground for your own T20 and lots more. 

Click here to view the auction. 

My Sussex Story - Ryan Barney on James Kirtley

In partnership with 1st Central, Sussex Cricket have launched 'My Sussex Story', with fans encouraged to tell us why they support the famous Sussex by the Sea and share their greatest memories - and be in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher!

The first 'My Sussex Story' entry comes from Ryan Barney, who tells us all about his time following the club, his idol, James Kirtley and lots more. To read Ryan's story and submit your own, click here.  

Watch: Extended interview with 2006 C&G Trophy hero, James Kirtley

James Kirtley, man of the match in that thrilling Lord's final 14 years ago, spoke to Graham Woodward in a superb interview on Thursday evening.

Our current fast-bowling coach spoke about his early career, the debate surrounding his action, his memories of the final and lots more. Click here to re-watch it. 

Interview

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