Sussex Academy to play in Premier League
In a major development for the 2003 season the Premier League teams will each play one Sunday match against the Sussex County CC `Academy/ Development XI'
Sussex CCC Media Release
14-Feb-2003
In a major development for the 2003 season the Premier League teams will each play one Sunday match against the Sussex County CC `Academy/ Development XI'. The team will be an Under 23 side and the County Club will select from its registered Academy players as well as others with `development' potential. League points will be awarded for these matches.
Keith Greenfield, the Academy Director, said: "This is a major step forward for the development of our most young talented players. The Academy has been a very individually based programme and this now introduces the vital team element.
"Sussex CCC and the League executive have been in discussions on this subject for the last six months and we thank the League for their continued support in trying to help develop its young players. It also gives us an opportunity to forge excellent links with the league and its clubs."
Sunday May 11th Chichester v Development XI Sunday May 25th Brighton and Hove v Development XI Sunday June 1st East Grinstead v Development XI Sunday June 15th Horsham v Development XI Sunday June 29th Three Bridges v Development XI Sunday July 6th Hastings v Development XI Sunday July 20th Stirlands v Development XI Sunday Aug 3rd Steyning v Development XI Sunday Aug 10th Worthing v Development XI Sunday Aug 17th Eastbourne v Development XI (12.00 start)