Former England assistant Paul Farbrace has been announced as Sussex’s new head coach.
Farbrace joins Sussex after three years as sporting director at Warwickshire, overseeing their promotion to the County Championship in 2021.
He was assistant coach to Trevor Bayliss and the England men’s team from 2015–19, their partnership credited with establishing a successful one-day cricket strategy for England, which culminated in the 2019 Cricket World Cup victory at Lord’s.
Prior to working with England, Farbrace served as Sri Lanka’s head coach and helped them win the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup.
“I am delighted to be joining Sussex and look forward to helping everyone on the team achieve their goals,” said Farbrace.
“It’s a fantastic club that has produced some of the best players in Sussex and England.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the players and coaches to run the team well.
“We have to focus on developing our players, and developing players who can play for England at every level, and winning trophies for the members and the club.”
Sussex CEO Rob Andrew said: “We are all delighted that Paul has agreed to join the team.
“His overall experience is something we have been looking for when we made the decision to return to the head coach in every aspect and I am confident he will help our team achieve its potential.
“He has the goals that this team wants to develop our players, develop players in England and win trophies in Sussex.
“We have an exciting few years ahead as we watch talented young players develop in Sussex colors.”
Durham appoints Ryan Campbell as head coach | Mickey Arthur spends more time in Derbyshire
Elsewhere, Durham have announced the appointment of Australian Ryan Campbell as their new head coach.
The 50-year-old, who has spent four years in charge of the men’s team in the Netherlands, has agreed a three-year contract with the province.
After taking up the role, Campbell said: “I’m absolutely honored to be appointed as head coach of Durham and I can’t wait to get started.
“I will be working with some of the best cricketers in England and a young squad full of talent and I look forward to delivering an attacking, fearless club.”
Campbell replaces James Franklin, who left the County Championship Division Two at the end of last season.
Meanwhile, Derbyshire cricket director Mickey Arthur has signed a three-year extension to his contract.
The appointment of the experienced South African, who has coached his country at international level as well as Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, was seen as a major coup and has now committed to a long-term deal.
The 53-year-old, who currently plays for Galle in the Lankan Premier League, said: “I’ve always said that Derbyshire is my favorite region since I worked with Eddie Barlow and Fred Swarbrook, the first season with the club has made that feeling grow.
“The supporters have made me feel welcome straight away, we have a squad full of potential and I look forward to developing it and competing at the highest level of cricket.”
