Rory Hamilton-Brown signs with Sussex – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rory-Hamilton-Brown-c2366, 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 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808, 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 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Christopher-Patrick-Adams-c50949 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 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sussex-c852, 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 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mark-Andrew-Robinson-c74518, 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.
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