John Simpson departs Sussex for Nottinghamshire

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All he wants, he says, is to focus on “whatever is in front of me” Rishabh Pant in action, India A vs South Africa A, 1st unofficial Test, 1st day, CoE 1, October 30, 2025 Having spent the past seven months in rehab, the fast bowler is all set to play in the Irani Cup against Jammu and Kashmir Akash Deep struck twice early on the final day, England vs India, 2nd Test, 5th day, Birmingham, July 6, 2025 IND vs WI, 2nd ODI – India to assess ‘who can be of utility’ between Jadeja and Axar for 2027 World Cup Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said they’ll take a call after India’s upcoming series and also based on conditions at the World Cup venues Ravindra Jadeja looks on in the field, India vs West Indies, 1st ODI, Thiruvananthuram, September 27, 2026 The 41-year-old will kick off his 25th first-class season by leading Jammu & Kashmir in the Irani Cup against Rest of India in Srinagar Paras Dogra brings up his hundred, Delhi vs Jammu and Kashmir, 2nd day, Delhi, Ranji Trophy, November 9, 2025 John Simpson holds the Division Two trophy aloft, Sussex vs Middlesex, County Championship, Hove, September 29, 2024 John Simpson , the Sussex wicketkeeper, has agreed a move to Nottinghamshire . He was expected to leave at the end of his contract due to financial restrictions at Hove. He will move to Notts on a two-year deal to play in the County Championship and Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

Simpson proved a revelation at Sussex after joining from Middlesex ahead of the 2024 season. He took on the Championship ctaincy and led the club to promotion as Division Two winners, scoring 1197 runs at an average of 74.81 in the process. He finished fourth in Division One the following season and, although he handed over the ctaincy to Ollie Robinson this year, remained behind the stumps, his time at Sussex ended with 2864 red-ball runs at 53.03 and 11 centuries.

He also helped the club reach the T20 Blast semi-finals in 2024. Sussex finished third in Division One, a place above defending champions, Notts, when the season concluded last week, but the club had already confirmed a number of departures after they were put into special measures by the ECB, including Henry Crocombe, Tom Alsop and Fynn Hudson-Prentice. Simpson said, “I’m really excited to sign for Nottinghamshire and experience a new challenge in my career at Trent Bridge.”

“They’re a great team with some really good players who have obviously enjoyed some success recently, so I can’t wait to join up with them and keep challenging for honours. “I loved my time at Sussex, but I’m really excited by the opportunity to move into some new surroundings and work with a new coaching team. “I’ve got a lot of respect for Peter Moores, and I know his teams are always driven to succeed, so I’m excited to experience that environment and hopefully win some more trophies.” The arrival of Simpson, who played three ODIs for England in 2021, means that Nottinghamshire will not be bringing back Kyle Verreynne next year.

South African Test wicketkeeper Verein has been involved at Trent Bridge for the last three seasons and has sealed the Championship title in 2025 by hitting six sixes. Peter Moores, Nottinghamshire’s head coach, said: “John’s a quality wicketkeeper and batter, with a proven track record over the last few years. It’s a double-edged sword because we love Kyle and he’s been fantastic for us.

The big difference by having John to play the same role is the flexibility that it will give us with our second overseas spot moving forward. “John’s reputation precedes him, having done brilliantly at Sussex and Middlesex, and we’re looking forward to getting him in amongst us. He will be joining a very good group of players, and we’ll be looking to come back stronger next season to have another go at the title.” John Simpson holds the Division Two trophy aloft, Sussex vs Middlesex, County Championship, Hove, September 29, 2024 John Simpson led Sussex to the Division Two title in 2024 •