County news October 6, 2015 Wright appointed as Sussex captain

 

Luke Wright has been named as Sussex's chief over every one of the three arrangements for the 2016 season, taking after Ed Joyce's choice to remain down in the club's wake transfer from Division One of the LV= District Title.

Wright, 30, assumed responsibility of Sussex's T20 fortunes last season, driving his side to the quarter-finals of the NatWest T20 Impact. In any case, it was in top of the line cricket that he made his greatest impression, scoring 1,220 keeps running at 46.92, including a profession best 226 not out against Worcestershire.

"I am colossally glad and respected to be the commander of this awesome club," Wright said. "To feel that I am following in the strides of some incredible skippers is a monstrous benefit.

"Mine and the mentors' test is to recover this club to winning ways. This begins with not just attempting to return to Division One, yet to make a culture that can test to win it."

Sussex's Title crusade was undermined by a spate of wounds, especially to their stable of quick bowlers, with Tymal Factories, Ajmal Shahzad and Chris Jordan all precluded at different phases of the season. Michael Yardy, the previous club skipper, resigned toward the season's end while Joyce remained down to focus on his batting in the wake of averaging 32.88 for the battle.

"On account of all the Sussex supporters for staying with us through what has been a troublesome summer yet ideally great times are ahead," Wright said.

"We likewise should be effective in all structures and I was pleased with the upgrades we made this season in the T20 rivalry, yet a ton of diligent work is required by all to accomplish these objectives."

Mark Robinson, Sussex's group chief, said: "We're pleased that Luke has acknowledged the offer of captaincy. It comes at a critical time for the club, as we hope to revamp and return more grounded for the 2016 season.

"Luke will bring a great deal of experience from around the globe, and in addition enthusiasm, responsibility and vitality. He will have the full regard from everyone from inside of the club and the diversion."