Mark Robinson returns to Sussex as director of cricket

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:50 · Archive

Mark Robinson has returned to Sussex as director of cricket, a part-time role he will hold alongside his position at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy.

Mark Robinson has returned to Sussex as director of cricket. The 59-year-old spent five years as a player at the club and a decade as head coach, during which he led Sussex to County Championship Division One titles in 2006 and 2007, the Twenty20 Cup in 2009, the Friends Provident Trophy in 2006 and the Pro40 National League in 2009.

Robinson replaces Paul Farbrace, who was set to switch from Sussex head coach to director of cricket but joined Lancashire last month. The role is part-time; Robinson will continue as director of cricket at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy.

Sussex required an emergency bailout from the England and Wales Cricket Board after a £1.3m trading loss in 2025 and were docked 12 Championship points for sustained operating losses, plus a point in each white-ball competition. Robinson said he was 'determined to contribute to ensure a bright future' at the club.

How it is being reported

• Robinson returns to Sussex as director of cricketMark Robinson is back at Sussex Cricket HQ after being named as the county’s new director of cricket.Chichester Observer · 5 Nov, 12:19
• Robinson returns to Sussex as director of cricketFormer Sussex player and head coach Mark Robinson returns to the club as director of cricket.BBC Sussex · 5 Nov, 11:04

In this story: Mark Robinson · Sussex · Paul Farbrace · Lancashire · Brighton Aldridge Community Academy · England and Wales Cricket Board · Warwickshire · Surrey

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