‘We are sorry’ – Sussex CCC chiefs apologise to fans after county hit by points deductions over financial issues

Crisis club Sussex hit with points deduction

Sussex has been asked to provide the England and Wales Cricket Board with a three-year business plan and to demonstrate sustainable year-on-year growth in operating profits over the same period.

‘We are sorry’ – Sussex CCC chiefs apologise to fans after county hit by points deductions over financial issues

Sussex Cricket bosses say they have entered into a three-year financial framework with the ECB following a period of financial difficulty for the club – but they face points deductions in all three county competitions in 2026.

Sussex given points deduction for financial issues

SUSSEX has been given a 12-point deduction for the 2026 County Championship following “sustained operating losses” in the last financial year. The club has also been docked a point each for the T20 Blast and One-Day Cup, with similar suspended penalties for all three competitions hanging over them for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. A […]

Sussex enter special measures after agreeing ECB bail-out

Club hit with points deductions across all men's competitions, following three-year funding agreement

Sussex CCC forced to prove financial stability after ECB loan

Sussex County Cricket Club will need to prove their financial stability to the England and Wales Cricket Board after entering into an agreement with cricket’s governing body. The three-year financial framework agreement will see the county receive a points deduction ahead of the 2026 season, a suspended fine of £100,000, and a further suspended points deduction. It comes after the ECB placed Sussex into special measures over alleged financial mi…