Wham, bam, thank you Slam! Sussex cricket bash to get bigger

The women’s Sussex Slam will replace the county T20 competition and matches will follow the same fast-paced format as the men’s edition. It is hoped more than 15 teams competing in two ability-matched divisions will take part in the hardball set-up, with entries and player registration open now.

The women’s Slam will build on a hastily arranged tournament this summer that filled the gap left by the cancellation of organised women’s cricket as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fourteen clubs took part across hardball and softball competitions, won by Eastbourne Renegades and West Wittering Wolverines.

Next summer’s men’s competition will be split into two tiers according to experience, with the aim of making the Sussex Slam even more accessible for those wanting to get involved with cricket.

Despite the challenges presented this summer, the inaugural Sussex Slam saw 252 matches completed with groups and fixtures organised in ten days by tournament director Matt Camp once permission was given for the restart of recreational cricket.

Slinfold Rams were the first Sussex Slam men’s champions, beating Chiddingly Chinners in the final.

Team entries for the women’s and men’s Sussex Slam are open now at www.sussexslam.co.uk while individual players looking to play for their local team can go to www.sussexslam.co.uk/player-registration