August 21, 2006
Sussex v Essex Eagles, Twenty20 Floodlit Cup - 22 August 2006
The Sussex Sharks play the Essex Eagles in their first Twenty20 Floodlit Cup match at the County Ground, Hove on Tuesday 22 August. The match starts at 7pm and gates open at 5pm. Prices are £10 adults, £5 Under 16s and Under 5s and Members get in for free.
Michael Yardy has been handed the captain’s duties for both this match and the return match against Essex at Chelmsford on Thursday 24th August, offering him the opportunity to develop his leadership skills. Chris Adams, however, has been named as part of the 12 man squad.
Mushtaq Ahmed (neck) and Murray Goodwin (ankle) are nursing injuries and as such are being rested from this match.
The Sussex Squad, alphabetical order
Chris Adams, Sean Heather, Andrew Hodd, Carl Hopkinson, James Kirtley, Jason Lewry, Robin Martin-Jenkins, Richard Montgomerie, Chris Nash, Matt Prior, Luke Wright, Michael Yardy*
Please note that this match was originally scheduled for Friday 25th August but has been brought forward.