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Wernars to return home

Kirk Wernars is leaving Sussex to take a year’s break from the game. The 21-year-old all-rounder will return to South Africa to spend more time with his family and explore other opportunities.

Sharks snap up Hastings

Sussex have filled their overseas quota for this season's Friends Life t20 with the signing of Australia all-rounder John Hastings.

Joyce joy at Sussex leadership

Matthew Sherry

Ed Joyce is "honoured" at being handed the Sussex captaincy and is relishing the prospect of his first full season at the helm.

Sussex post financial results

Sussex have announced their results for the financial year ending October 31 2012, including an unchanged operating income of £5.2million.

Summer's coming: A look ahead to 2013

Chris Devine

With the new domestic season fast approaching, ecb.co.uk assesses the potential highlights awaiting county fans in 2013.

Parks to take Sussex presidency

Former England and Sussex wicketkeeper-batsman Jim Parks is set to become the county’s new president, subject to his proposal being approved at the AGM on Wednesday 27 March.

Sky Sports reveal 60 televised games

Sky Sports have announced details of the 60 domestic fixtures they are to broadcast live this summer, with each county being shown at least three times.

Ireland hand out 2013 central contracts

County players George Dockrell, Ed Joyce, Tim Murtagh, Niall O’Brien, Will Porterfield, Paul Stirling and Gary Wilson are among 17 Ireland players to be awarded central contracts for the 2013 season.

Sussex grant Sam academy place

Sussex have added a 12th player to their academy intake for 2013, 17-year-old all-rounder Sam Grant. "He clearly has the drive to improve his skills," said Keith Greenfield, the club's cricket performance manager.

£18million boost for county game

The ECB has announced an £18million programme of investment into first-class county cricket following a board meeting held at Lord's.