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Sussex Cricket Club Faces Special Measures Over Financial Mismanagement

1/18/2026

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has placed Sussex County Cricket Club in special measures for alleged financial mismanagement and sustainability breaches.
The ECB is enforcing strict spending limits requiring approvals for large expenses.
Sussex County Cricket Club recorded an operating loss of £297,000 in 2024, with further losses expected.
The club's chief executive resigned last summer, adding to instability.

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Story summary

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has placed Sussex County Cricket Club in special measures for alleged financial mismanagement and sustainability breaches.
The ECB is enforcing strict spending limits requiring approvals for large expenses.
Sussex County Cricket Club recorded an operating loss of £297,000 in 2024, with further losses expected.
The club's chief executive resigned last summer, adding to instability.