Tom Alsop

Tom Alsop's unbeaten 85 off 60 balls led Gulf Giants to a six-wicket victory over Sharjah Warriors in ILT20, successfully chasing 171 for 6 in the final over. Tom Curran supported with 26 not out. Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani took 3 for 32, helping to restrict the Warriors, who had strong contributions from Jason Roy and others.

Enjoying a superb captaincy debut for Sussex, India’s Test No 3 Cheteshwar Pujara continued his magnificent form in the English County Championship, stroking an unbeaten century (103 not out, 156b, 9x4, 1x6) — his fifth in seven games this season- to take his team to a strong 291 for two (at

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara smashed his third hundred of the Royal London One-Day Cup here on Tuesday. Representing Sussex, Pujara hammered 132 off 90 balls to help his team reach 400 for four in 50 overs against Middlesex.

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 104 propelled Sussex to a 111-run lead over Derbyshire in the County Championship Division Two match. Pujara's century, supported by half-centuries from Haines, Alsop, and Coles, guided Sussex to 357/5 in response to Derbyshire's 246. Pujara's knock marked his first century of the County season, boosting Sussex's position at the County Ground in Derby.

Trent Rockets faced a tough couple of matches. Adam Hose dislocated his ankle during a match against Southern Brave. Tom Alsop suffered a facial injury in a game against London Spirit. Hose's injury appears serious. Alsop was hit by a ball after it crept through the grill of the helmet. He had to retire hurt. These injuries will impactthe team's campaign.

Cheteshwar Pujara's love affair with the English summer continued as he scored his second List A ton in three games to guide Sussex to a comfortable four-wicket victory over Somerset in an One Day Cup game.

The Gulf Giants secured a thrilling two-wicket win over MI Emirates in ILT20 Season 3, overcoming early setbacks and a tough bowling attack. Key contributions from Tom Alsop, Gerhard Erasmus, Tom Curran, and Mark Adair were crucial. Aayan Khan's last-over heroics sealed the victory, moving the team to fifth place on the points table.

Jofra Archer showcased his form with a commendable performance, picking up figures of 2 for 22 during a seven-over spell for the Karnataka State Cricket Association XI (KSCA XI) against his county team Sussex in a two-day warm-up match. Archer, currently representing the visiting Sussex side, has been absent from competitive cricket since May 2023. He underwent elbow surgery in May following an early exit from the IPL campaign with the Mumbai Indians, and his last appearance for England dates back to March 2023.

The Desert Vipers secured a comprehensive five-wicket win over the Gulf Giants to confirm a top-two finish for themselves. Max Holden's 70 runs off 54 balls led the Vipers to victory in 19 overs, after an effective bowling display, headed by Wanindu Hasaranga and Sam Curran, restricted the Giants to a below-par total.

Enjoying a superb captaincy debut for Sussex, India's Test No. 3 Cheteshwar Pujara continued his magnificent form in County Championship, stroking an unbeaten century (103 not out, 156b, 9x4, 1x6) - his fifth in seven games this season- to take his team to a strong 291 for two (at the time of filing this story) on Day 1 against Middlesex at Lord's on Tuesday.

Sussex incurred their third and fourth penalties during their recent victory over Leicestershire at Hove in the County Championship. According to the rules of the County Championship, amassing four penalties during a season automatically results in a 12-point deduction under regulation 4.29 of the Professional Conduct Regulations.

Dasun Shanaka's late innings blitz led the Dubai Capitals to a victory over the Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Stadium. Shanaka scored 34 off 10 deliveries, helping the Capitals chase down a target of 154 with five wickets in hand and eight balls to spare.

County cricketer Tom Alsop is kicking his heels because of the coronavirus pandemic but says his mother's job on the front line in a British hospital puts his frustrations into perspective.