Wright quits Sussex captaincy after disappointing start to season

Luke Wright has stepped down as captain of Sussex after just over a year in the role.

The 32-year-old, who was appointed full-time county captain at the start of last season, admitted he had lost some of his enjoyment for the game since assuming the captaincy, but he reiterated his commitment to the club.

Wright was initially appointed captain for the 2015 Natwest T20 Blast campaign, leading Sussex to a quarter-final spot, and took over the four-day captaincy the following season as he led his side to fourth place in Division Two of the County Championship.

However, a disappointing start to this campaign – Sussex have won just one championship match and failed to make it out of the groups in the 50-over competition – has led to him standing down.

“I have always been someone that loves and enjoys the game, but over a period of time now while being captain, this has not been the case and it has affected me both on and off the pitch,” Wright said in a statement. “After taking some time, I decided that stepping down was in mine and the club’s best interests going forward.”

Head coach Mark Davis said: “I would like to thank Luke for everything he has done for the team in his role as captain.”

Elsewhere, Northamptonshire batsman Richard Levi hopes to return to action soon after suffering a concussion when hit on the helmet at the weekend.

The former South Africa international was felled by a bouncer from Worcestershire’s Josh Tongue on Sunday and required treatment at the crease before being transported to Northampton General Hospital.

He was diagnosed with a mild concussion and prescribed rest, and a follow-up MRI scan showed no further cause for concern.

The 29-year-old tweeted: “MRI scan has come back clear after the CT scan on Sunday. Continued observations and cognitive testing to continue. Back to playing soon.”

Worcestershire batsman Tom Kohler-cadmore has agreed to join Yorkshire next season. KohlerCadmore, 22, came through the academy, but had previously been involved in the Yorkshire system.

Kohler-cadmore appears certain to be absent from today’s County Championship match against Sussex and reports suggest he may be exiled for the rest of the season.

A Yorkshire statement said: “We can confirm that Tom Kohler-cadmore has agreed to join for the 2018 season and beyond. The club will provide further details once the deal is finalised.”