Sussex Sharks begin a new bid for Vitality Blast glory tonight – and the early signs are they could be in for an explosive campaign. In two warm-up games this week, skipper Ravi Bopara and overseas signing Shadab Khan have given notice they are in the mood for T20 fireworks. Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide AdEastbourne batting star Ali Orr is among those tipped for a regular spot in the Sharks line-up this year following the departure of long-serving opener Luke Wright. Ravi Bopara of Sussex Sharks plays a shot during the Semi-Final of the Vitality T20 Blast match between Kent Spitfires and Sussex Sharks at Edgbaston in 2021 (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)Advertisement Hide AdAdvertisement Hide AdOthers took their chance to shine 24 hours later when Sussex twos beat Essex seconds by five wickets at Horsham. Pakistani recruit Khan hit 42off just 15 balls as the Sharks chased down their target, while Bopara scored a relatively sedate 47 off 25 balls.

Source: Express May 26, 2023 03:00 UTC