A familiar face is back at Hove as former player and head coach Mark Robinson takes charge of Sussex cricket operations.
Mark Robinson is heading back to Sussex. The former player and one-time head coach has been appointed the club's director of cricket, a homecoming that puts a man who knows the place inside out in charge of its direction.
Robinson's history with the club runs deep. He pulled on the Sussex shirt as a player, then returned as head coach, so he understands the dressing room, the supporters and the demands of county cricket from both sides of the boundary rope.
As director of cricket, he steps into a wider role. The job covers the big picture: shaping the club's cricketing strategy, guiding the coaching staff and setting the standards that run through the squad. For a county that wants a clear identity, an appointment with this much local knowledge is a statement.
Expect the focus to be on building a strong culture and a clear pathway for emerging talent while staying competitive across formats. Sussex fans will be watching closely to see how quickly Robinson's second spell leaves its mark.
