Sussex disappointed over snub for Hundred games
Sussex say they are hugely disappointed after missing out on hosting games in The Hundred’ s women’ s competition next summer.
The England & Wales Cricket Board says The Hundred’s women’s competition in 2021 will be played across the same eight venues due to host the men’s competition.
The operational implications of Covid-19 are cited.
Hove, which had been scheduled to host two Southern Brave fixtures and the final of the women’s competition in 2020, will not be a venue for the The Hundred next summer as a result.
Sussex Cricket chief executive Rob Andrew said: “While we understand the significant operational challenges presented by the CO VID -19 pandemic, this news is nonetheless hugely disappointing.
“Everyone at Sussex Cricket as well as the everincreasing number of supporters of the women’s game in the county were really looking forward to hosting two Southern Brave fixtures as well as the women’s final at The 1st Central County Ground.
“Alongside our partners Aldridge Foundation, a huge amount of work has been done to grow participation and interest in women’s and girls’ cricket in Sussex in recent years.
“This has been reflected in significant increases in player numbers, growth in the number of school visits and women’s cricket festivals delivered by our community coaches, record numbers of trialists for county age-group squads, first-class training and playing facilities for the Sussex women and girls squads at BACA.”