Rory Hamilton-Brown signs with Sussex ? Cricket News Update ...

Rory Hamilton-Brown signs with Sussex ? Cricket News Update

Rory Hamilton-Brown, ex-Surrey captain, has signed with his former club Sussex after seeking a move from Surrey following the death of teammate and close friend Tom Maynard.

Maynard, a former Surrey batsman, who was also affiliated with the England Lions, passed away abruptly in June this year, in a tragic train accident which shocked the cricketing world. His teammates at Surrey were the worst-hit by the tragedy, particularly skipper Hamilton-Brown, who had been close friends with the deceased cricketer.

The 25-year-old was placed on compassionate leave, but struggled to regain his form despite nearly a month away. He was eventually given permission by team director Chris Adams at the start of September to seek a fresh start with a new club in order to start anew. For this purpose, Surrey released him from the new deal he had signed, which bound him to the club until 2014.

Faced with a choice between Somerset and Sussex, Hamilton-Brown, eventually chose to return to Sussex, a club with which he had previously been affiliated.

?I would like to thank Surrey for the opportunity they gave me to captain such an illustrious club ... I am immensely proud of what I achieved there, both as a captain and a player,? said Hamilton-Brown.

?Losing my best friend Tom ... was indescribably painful,? he continued. ?We were extremely close but ultimately I know I will emerge from this awful tragedy with renewed strength and purpose.

?I am delighted to be returning to Sussex ... I would like to thank Mark Robinson, his coaching staff, the players, management and board at Sussex for welcoming me back so warmly.?

Having made his debut for Surrey against Sussex in a list A match in July 2005, Hamilton-Brown went on to move to Surrey, where he became the club?s youngest captain in 138 years, at the age of 22. His stint at leadership saw the team winning a series of accolades, including their CB40 title win and promotion to the first division in 2011.

However, the death of Maynard proved too devastating a blow, and the right-hander was eventually forced to switch clubs in search of a new environment, in order to resuscitate his career.

Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/Rory-Hamilton-Brown-signs-with-Sussex-Cricket-News-Update-a190949

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