Women’s pro plan excites Sussex
Sussex want to be at the forefront of a new era for women’s cricket in England.
Chair Jon Filby says they intend to bid to be one of eight fully professional counties when the women’s switches from its current regional format in 2025.
“As far as the important decisions to be made about the game are concerned please be clear that I and the Board are working hard to ensure that the best interests of cricket in Sussex, as well as the broader game are taken into account,” Filby said.
“The three most important decisions that affect us are about the future of The Hundred, the future of Women’s professional cricket and the fixture lists for 2025 and beyond that will result from these decisions.
“As far as The Hundred is concerned, consultation is continuing and as soon as there are concrete proposals developed these will be shared with members and discussed with you in an open forum.
“The women’s regional teams, including the Southern Vipers, are entering their final year before the women’s game returns to the counties.
“In January, we are expecting to receive a tender document from the ECB which will enable Sussex to apply to be one of the eight fully professional county teams that will be set up in 2025 – the ten counties that are not part of the new professional Tier One will become part of Tier Two.
“Members can be assured Sussex Cricket will be working very hard to demonstrate that given our ground, the history of excellence in women’s cricket, the availability of outstanding resources ... we are very well placed to be one of the eight.”