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Hampshire captain Ben Brown returns to Sussex knowing that a win could hand his side a massive boost in their battle against the drop. Image: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket

Big Name Likely to Miss Out as Key Game Looms

Hampshire head to Hove to take on Sussex on Friday in a clash that could go a long way to deciding their Division One fate. But with key T20 Blast clashes...

16.06.26, 12:37 Updated 16.06.26, 12:37

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

It hasn't been the easiest of seasons for Sussex off the pitch.

But on it, Paul Farbrace's side have been tearing it up.

And the visit of Hampshire offers the seasiders a golden opportunity to firm up a title push that few saw coming when they were handed a 12 point deduction in Division One back at the start of February.

They go into the game in second place, just a single point off table-toppers Essex.

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Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards is the founder and editor of The Hawk. Rich is a freelance cricket writer and lifelong Hampshire man. He has been published in a host of national publications, including The Times, The Cricketer and The Independent.

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