Sussex proposes T10 tournament for non-Hundred counties this August
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Sussex Cricket has put forward plans for a T10 tournament aimed at counties not hosting The Hundred. Proposed by new chair Ed Warner, the tournament would take place in August alongside the One-Day Cup. The initiative arises from growing frustration among smaller counties regarding limited playing opportunities during peak summer months. Sussex only had four home match days scheduled during The Hundred, which runs from July 21 to August 16. This proposal aims to create a more engaging and family-friendly cricket event.
- •Sussex aims to establish a T10 tournament in August.
- •Proposed for counties not participating in The Hundred.
- •New chair Ed Warner is advocating for family-friendly events.
- •Concerns exist over limited summer playing opportunities for smaller counties.
- •This year's Hundred began on July 21 and ends on August 16.
- 10:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Sussex propose T10 tournament for counties missing out on Hundred boost
"New chair Ed Warner suggests triangular tournament ‘Make it kid-friendly, make it a day at the seaside’ Sussex want to create a new T10 tournament for non-Hundred-hosting counties that would take place during August alongside the One-Day Cup. There is widespread frustration among the smaller counties at the limited cricket they currently play during the height of the summer, with Sussex having just four days’ play at home during this year’s Hundred, which began on 21 July and will conclude with the final at Lord’s on 16 August. Though the county of Sussex comes under Southern Brave’s umbrella, the franchise’s home matches take place at Hampshire’s Utilita Bowl. Continue reading...
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